Artwork
Barnaby Rudge and the Raven Grip
Barnaby Rudge and the Raven Grip is a watercolor work on paper by the Impressionist artist Frederick Barnard. It dates from 1874 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
This watercolour, titled 'Barnaby Rudge and the Raven Grip', is an original illustration by Frederick Barnard, created for the Household Edition of Charles Dickens' works.
Subject & Meaning
The piece depicts a scene from 'Barnaby Rudge', highlighting the titular character alongside the ominous 'Raven Grip', a motif from the novel, though specific narrative context within the illustration is not detailed here.
Technique & Style
Executed in watercolour, the work showcases Barnard's skill in the medium, with delicate yet expressive brushstrokes capturing the mood of the Dickensian scene.
History & Provenance
Commissioned by Chapman and Hall in 1871, this illustration was published in the 1874 edition of 'Barnaby Rudge' as part of the eight-volume Household Edition project.
Artist & collection
Artist
Frederick Barnard painted scenes from popular 19th-century fiction in watercolour.
