Being the History of Childe Merlin II

DESCRIPTION: This image is an illustration titled "The Baroness Kalzlieben del", etched by George Cruikshank in 1831 for the rare book The Cat's Tail: Being the History of Childe Merlin.  Illustration: The scene depicts a dramatic indoor moment with a woman startled by a black cat by the fireplace.  Artist: George Cruikshank (1792–1878) was a prominent British caricaturist and illustrator.  Context: The book is a humorous, feline-themed epic written by Caroline Anne Southey.  STYLE: Engraving COLOUR: Monochrome SIZE (cm): 9 x 13 CREATORS: George Cruikshank PUBLICATION: The Cat's Tail: Being the History of Childe Merlin PUBLISHER: DATE: 1831 COMMENTS: Excellent condition SUBJECT: Cruikshank PACKAGE: Single one-sided sheet in acid-free mount, flat & unfolded inside hard-backed envelope. Royal Mail Tracked 24 included. Note: Images are provided for illustration purposes only and are intended to show the complete printed product, including any imperfections of age that may be present. Frames or props shown in the images are for display purposes only and are not included with your purchase.