October - Notice to Quit from George Cruikshank's Steel Etchings to The Comic Almanacks: 1835-1853 by George Cruikshank

October - Notice to Quit from George Cruikshank's Steel Etchings to The Comic Almanacks: 1835-1853 c. 1840 - 1880

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drawing, print, etching, paper

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drawing

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wedding photograph

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photo restoration

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print

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wedding photography

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etching

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pencil sketch

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old engraving style

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traditional media

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paper

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england

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framed image

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traditional art medium

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cartoon carciture

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pencil art

"October - Notice to Quit" is a satirical etching by renowned British artist George Cruikshank, dating back to the mid-19th century. This artwork, now housed at the Art Institute of Chicago, is one of many from Cruikshank's series illustrating "The Comic Almanacks". This particular etching captures a humorous scene of characters being evicted, likely satirizing the social injustices and economic realities of Victorian England. Cruikshank's distinctive style, known for its sharp lines and exaggerated figures, creates a lively and comical portrayal of this relatable situation.

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