Robert Cruikshank

Monstrosities of 1827

In Robert Cruikshank's Monstrosities of 1827, the artist delineates the excesses of contemporary attire to its fullest. Waists have been reduced to wasp-like thimbles and ladies' heads have all but disappeared under a vast and layered assemblage of bows, branches and flowers. Even a young child and two bedecked dogs have fallen victim to the vagaries of 'the mode'. Monstrosities of 1827 is regarded as Issac Robert Cruikshank's finest satirical etching. After viewing this wonderful work of art one should never take anything in the world of fashion seriously. Undoubtedly the most famous creations of satire bearing the Cruikshank name were the Monstrosities, which were published annually from 1816 to 1828. Both Robert and George Cruikshank participated in these amazing observations of the latest fashions.

'Monstrosities of 1827' is an original etching created by the British satirical artist, Issac Robert Cruikshank, first published in 1827. This impression is the (Second and Final Edition) published by Thomas McLean in 1835.

Monstrosities of 1827

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Isaac Robert Cruikshank (London, 1789 - 1856)
#	Image	Title & Artist	Medium	Date	-
01.-		Dandy Fainting - or - an Ekquisite in Fits by Isaac Robert Cruikshank	Original Etching	1822 (Second and Final Edition, 1835)	Sold
02.-		Household Troops, or a Sketch of a Few, of the Principal Trustworthy and Confidential Domestics of Worthy and Confiding Families by Isaac Robert Cruikshank	Original Etching	1827 (Second and Final Edition, 1835)
03.-		Monstrosities of 1827 by Isaac Robert Cruikshank	Original Etching	1827 (Second and Final Edition, 1835)	Sold

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George Cruikshank (London, 1792 - 1878)
#	Image	Title & Artist	Medium	Date	-
01.-		A Party of Pleasure by George Cruikshank designed by Captain Frederick Marryat	Original Etching	August, 01 1835	Sold
02.-		A Swarm of English Bees Hiving in the Imperial Carriage!! by George Cruikshank	Original Etching	1816 (Second and Final Edition, 1835)
03.-		Anglo - Gallic Salutations in London - or, Practice makes Perfect by George Cruikshank	Original Etching	1816 (Second and Final Edition, 1835)
04.-		Anglo - Parisian Salutations or, Practice par Excellence! by George Cruikshank	Original Etching	1816 (Second and Final Edition, 1835)
05.-		Humming-Birds -- or a Dandy Trio by George Cruikshank	Original Etching	c. 1820 (Second and Final Edition, 1835)	Sold
06.-		Le Retour de Paris, or, the Niece Presented to her Relatives by her French Governess by George Cruikshank	Original Etching	1816 (Second and Final Edition, 1835)
07.-		Monstrosities of 1819 and 1820 by George Cruikshank	Original Etching	1819 and 1820 (Second and Final Edition, 1835)	Sold
08.-		Monstrosities of 1822 by George Cruikshank	Original Etching	1822 (Second and Final Edition, 1835)	Sold
09.-		The "Bloomers" in Hyde Park, or an Extraordinary Exhibition for 1852 by George Cruikshank	Original Etching	1852 (First State of Two)
10.-		The Advantages of Travel; -or- 'A Little Learning is a Dangerous Thing' (Plate I) & (Plate II) by George Cruikshank	A Set of Two Original Etchings	1834 (Second and Final Edition, 1835)
11.-		The Good Effects of Carbonic Gas by George Cruikshank	Original Hand-Coloured Etching	December 10, 1807 (First and Only Edition)
12.-		Very Unpleasant Weather, or the Old Saying Verified, 'Raining Cats, Dogs and Pitchforks' by George Cruikshank	Original Hand-Coloured Etching	1820 (Second and Final Edition, 1835)	Sold

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Title:	Monstrosities of 1827
Artist:	Cruikshank, Isaac Robert (London, 1789 - 1856)
Date:	1827 (Second and Final Edition, 1835)
Medium:	Original Etching
Publisher:	Thomas McLean, Haymarket
Note:	Issac Robert Cruikshank 'Robert Cruikshank': The elder brother of the famous satirical artist, George Cruikshank (1792-1878), Issac Robert Cruikshank first studied art under his father, Isaac Cruikshank (1762-1811). During the Napoleonic wars he served in the merchant navy and then turned to his art after the final victory at Waterloo. For the following twenty years Robert Cruikshank's work in etching and illustration paralleled that of his brother. In fact he often collaborated with George Cruikshank and together the brothers illustrated such books as Pierce's, Life in London.
	In 1835 the London publisher, Thomas McLean, acquired a number of the most popular plates of both George and Robert Cruikshank and reprinted them with his address for a second and final edition which was titled, Cruikshankiana. This original etching entitled, Monstrosities of 1827 hails from this edition.
	Robert Cruikshank's Monstrosities of 1827, delineates the excesses of contemporary attire to its fullest. It is regarded as Issac Robert Cruikshank's finest satirical etching. Undoubtedly the most famous of satire bearing the Cruikshank name were the Monstrosities, which were published annually from 1816 to 1828. Both Robert and George Cruikshank participated in these amazing observations of the latest fashions.
Reference:	Ian Mackenzie, British Prints: Dictionary and Price Guide, Antique Collectors' Club, Woodbridge, Suffolk, 1987, p. 90. Note: Monstrosities of 1827 is illustrated on p. 45.
Size:	9 7/8 X 15 1/2 (Sizes in inches are approximate, height preceding width of plate-mark or image.)
	Matted with 100% Archival Materials
Condition:	Printed on early nineteenth century laid paper and large, full margins as published by Thomas McLean in 1835. Containing several slight, restored tears far away from the actual plate-mark as well as very minor foxing in the outer margins, else This original etching entitled Monstrosities of 1827 is in good condition throughout. It represents a prime, original example of the etched art of Robert Cruikshank.
Subject:	Robert Cruikshank, George Cruikshank, 'the mode', Monstrosities of 1827, satire, caricature, fashion, layered assemblage of bows, branches and flowers.
Price:	Sold - The price is no longer available.
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