La Poule Possibly 1817

drawing, print, etching, paper

drawing

aged paper

toned paper

print

etching

traditional media

paper

personal sketchbook

coloured pencil

england

watercolour bleed

watercolour illustration

cartoon carciture

sketchbook art

watercolor

"La Poule" is a satirical print by George Cruikshank, likely created in 1817. The hand-colored etching depicts a group of people dancing the "La Poule" dance in an exaggerated and comical manner. The print is a humorous commentary on social trends of the time, with Cruikshank's signature style of caricature used to create a whimsical and slightly absurd scene. The print is currently housed in the Art Institute of Chicago.