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George Cruikshank
1792-1878
Carousal and Plunder at the Palace of the Bishop of Ferns
1845?
Watercolor over graphite, on cream paper, laid down on white paper.
8 7/8 x 7 3/8 inches (225 x 187 mm)
Gift of J.P. Morgan, Jr.
2006.38:5
Notes:
Forms part of a collection of 20 watercolor drawings by Cruikshank to illustrate W.H. Maxwell's History of the Irish Rebellion.
Drawing for an etched illustration for History of the Irish rebellion (London : Baily Brothers, 1845).
Inscription:
Each drawing is signed by the artist and inscribed with a title below the image in pen and brown ink; in pencil on mount at lower right: p. 82.
Provenance:
J. Pierpont Morgan, Jr.
Summary:
Drawing shows Irish rebels carousing and looting the palace of the Bishop of Ferns, many eating and drinking to excess, others filling sacks with valuables, breaking the windows and cutting the curtains down, with a rebel making a toast to his comrades seated at the table at center.
Associated names:
Morgan, J. P. (John Pierpont), 1867-1943, former owner.
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