02647cam a22003973u 4500 49683 UtSlPG 20260610134137.0 m cr n 260607r2015||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 NC Cruikshank, George, 1792-1878 Cruikshank's Water Colours Cruikshank's Water-Colours Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2015 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2015-08-11 Introduction -- Oliver Twist / Charles Dickens -- The miser's daughter / W.H. Ainsworth -- History of the Irish rebellion in 1798, and Emmett's insurrection in 1803 / W.H. Maxwell. Produced by David Widger from page images generously provided by the Internet Archive "Cruikshank's Water Colours" by George Cruikshank is a collection of illustrated works written in the early 20th century. The text showcases a suite of watercolour drawings that depict the narrative of "Oliver Twist" by Charles Dickens, emphasizing the dramatic and social themes of the story. The illustrations are celebrated for their vividness and humor, capturing the essence of Dickens's characters and settings. The opening of the text serves as an introduction to Cruikshank's artistic style and the historical context of the illustrations. It describes the unique nature of the watercolour drawings, positioning them as exceptional contributions to the literary narrative of "Oliver Twist." It highlights Cruikshank’s mastery in illustrating various social situations from 18th-century London, including themes of class disparity, life in the workhouses, and the hardships faced by orphans like Oliver. The introduction also touches on the artist's pride in his original contributions to Dickens's work, asserting his role as an imaginative creator who visually enriched these celebrated stories. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Watercolor painting, British Cruikshank, George, 1792-1878 Illustration of books -- Great Britain -- 19th century Ainsworth, William Harrison, 1805-1882 Dickens, Charles, 1812-1870 Maxwell, W. H. (William Hamilton), 1792-1850 Grego, Joseph, 1843-1908 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/49683 90521 90521