Paintings, Prints & Drawings — 1842
The Comic Almanack: Going! - Gone!
The Comic Almanack was published between 1835-1853 and had an illustration for each month. In this calendar format Cruikshank reflected contemporary street life.
In the earlier editions Cruikshank illustrated festivals and street fairs in a light hearted manner. By the 1840s the engravings had moved away from depictions of upbeat street life and occasions to scenes which showed the fragility of early Victorian existence. In October 1842 Going ! - Gone! captures the uncertainties of life when the contents of a house are sold off in an auction room. The weight of the ancient bust ensures that the floor caves in so the room's occupants literally descend in society as they fall down to the room below.
George Cruikshank was a prolific caricature artist (1792-1878) who illustrated many books with satirical engravings.
- Category:
- Paintings, Prints & Drawings
- Object ID:
- 74.340/25
- Object name:
- The Comic Almanack: Going! - Gone!
- Artist/Maker:
- Cruikshank, George
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- Production date:
- 1842
- Material:
paper, ink
- Measurements/duration:
- H 143 mm, W 90 mm (paper), H 188 mm, W 122 mm (paper support)
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- Record quality:
- 100%
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- Owner Status & Credit:
Permanent collection
- Copyright holder:
digital image © London Museum
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