November - Law-Life Assurance from George Cruikshank's Steel Etchings to The Comic Almanacks: 1835-1853 c. 1840 - 1880
georgecruikshank
theartinstituteofchicago
drawing, print, etching, paper
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drawing
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quirky illustration
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etching
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old engraving style
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traditional media
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cartoon sketch
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paper
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personal sketchbook
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illustrative and welcoming imagery
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wedding around the world
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old-timey
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england
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cartoon carciture
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cartoon theme
"November - Law-life Assurance" is a satirical etching by English artist George Cruikshank, dating from 1840 to 1880. The piece, housed at the Art Institute of Chicago, humorously depicts a courtroom scene. The etching satirizes the legal system, highlighting the absurdity of law through a crowded courtroom filled with individuals of various social classes. Cruikshank’s attention to detail and expressive figures, rendered with masterful skill, are characteristic of his work. The image reflects a common 19th-century theme of societal critique through caricature, and the artwork remains a significant piece in Cruikshank's extensive portfolio.
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