Artwork
Election for Beadle
Election for Beadle is a drawing by the Romanticist artist George Cruikshank. It dates from 1834 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
The drawing 'Election for Beadle' is a pencil work created by George Cruikshank in 1834.
Subject & Meaning
The scene depicts a lively gathering outside a building, likely related to a local election, with people standing on steps, near a doorway, or climbing up, and one individual holding a flag with a hat on top.
Technique & Style
The drawing appears to be a rapid sketch, characterized by loose and expressive lines that build up forms and shading, suggesting a spontaneous and observational approach.
Artist & collection
Artist
George Cruikshank or Cruickshank ( KRUUK-shank; 27 September 1792 – 1 February 1878) was a British caricaturist and book illustrator, praised as the "modern Hogarth" during his life.
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