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Striking Effects produced by Lines and Dots - for the assistance of young Draftsmen: P.247-1941

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Current Location: In storage

Titles

Striking Effects produced by Lines and Dots - for the assistance of young Draftsmen

Maker(s)

Printmaker: Cruikshank, George

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Categories

Measurements and weight

Height: 257 mm
Width: 382 mm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1941-12) by Palgrave, Francis, Rev. and Annora, Miss

Dating

1810s
Production date: AD 1817

Note

The second of two plates with this title

School or Style

British

Materials used in production

Black carbon ink

Components of the work

Support composed of paper

Techniques used in production

Etching

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: Striking Effects produced by LINES & DOTS - for the assistance of young Draftsmen
  • Location: Upper centre
  • Method of creation: Printed
  • Type: Title
  • Text: G. Cruikshank fecit
  • Location: Lower left
  • Method of creation: Printed
  • Type: Signature
  • Text: London Pubd. Septr. 23rd 1817 by SW Fores No 50 Piccadilly
  • Location: Lower centre
  • Method of creation: Printed
  • Type: Address

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Identification numbers

Accession number: P.247-1941
Primary reference Number: 342
Cohn: 2008

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Wednesday 15 October 2025

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Paintings, Drawings and Prints

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