The Savoyards Possibly 1818

"The Savoyards" is a hand-colored etching created by the English artist George Cruikshank, dating possibly from 1818. The satirical print, housed at the Art Institute of Chicago, depicts a street scene in London, highlighting the humor and the social commentary of the time. Cruikshank, known for his caricature work, uses exaggerated features and expressions to capture the absurdity of the scene. The artwork, originally published in a series titled "A Little Music à la Française", is a vibrant depiction of the people and life of 19th-century London.