High and Low Water from George Cruikshank's Steel Etchings to The Comic Almanacks: 1835-1853 (top left) c. 1842 - 1880

This satirical etching by George Cruikshank titled "High and Low Water" depicts various scenes from the Victorian era. Part of the larger series "Steel Etchings to The Comic Almanacks: 1835-1853," the piece offers a humorous commentary on social classes and life in London. Cruikshank's signature style utilizes detailed linework and dramatic contrasts to emphasize the absurdity of the situations he portrays. The work is an example of Victorian social commentary and a testament to Cruikshank's skill as a social commentator.