September - Plucking a Goose from George Cruikshank's Steel Etchings to The Comic Almanacks: 1835-1853 c. 1839 - 1880

"September - Plucking a Goose" is a satirical etching by George Cruikshank, renowned for his social commentary through caricature. This work, created between 1839 and 1880, depicts a scene of domestic chaos where a woman is being "plucked" by a group of men, highlighting the vulnerability of women in society. The humor and exaggeration typical of Cruikshank's style add to the visual narrative, inviting viewers to consider the social and political implications behind the artist's choice of subject. Currently housed at The Art Institute of Chicago, "September - Plucking a Goose" exemplifies Cruikshank's contribution to 19th-century British social satire.