George Cruikshank

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George Cruikshank
1792-1878
The Rebels Camp on Vinegar Hill
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.
2006.38:7
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, marginal sketches in right and upper margins and brief annotation in upper margin in pencil, "The Boys Book / Irish Pipes"; in pencil on mount at lower right: p. 99.

Provenance: 
J. Pierpont Morgan, Jr.
Summary: 

Drawing shows a view of the Irish camp on Vinegar Hill, sentinels posted on the windmill, rebels shooting their prisoners to the left and others eating and drinking to the right around a large cauldron, with a priest giving a service beyond; with three small graphite sketches of two figures and a windmill, executed in the upper and right hand margins.

Associated names: 

Morgan, J. P. (John Pierpont), 1867-1943, former owner.

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