''What are you at? What are you after?'', c1820. Creator: George Cruikshank.

''What are you at? What are you after?'', c1820.  Creator: George Cruikshank.

2-709-672 - The Print Collector/Heritage Images

''What are you at? What are you after?'', c1820. Satirical cartoon of the Prince Regent (future King George IV) dressed as a carpenter and self-destructively sawing through 'The Crown' sign. His loyal courtiers sit in 'The Political House that Jack Built', with a sign reading 'Notice of Ejectment as the Premises are undergoing a thorough Repair'. From an album containing portraits and satirical caricatures related to the trial of Queen Caroline (1768-1821, also known as Caroline of Brunswick, consort of King George IV) in 1820.


Image Details


People Information

Creator
  1. George Cruikshank, attributed to: British: Artist, illustrator, painter, engraver, caricaturist, cartoonist
Subject
  1. King George IV: British: King of Great Britain
People Related
  1. Caroline of Brunswick: German: Queen Consort of George IV
  2. William Hone: British: author/publisher?

Medium
  1. Engraving

Picture Type
  1. Caricature
  2. Satire

Category Hierarchy

People Royalty

People Famous People

Society & Culture Law & Crime

Artistic Representations Satires

Artistic Representations Caricatures

Locations & Buildings Other

People Other

History & Politics Historical Events


Digital Image Size

Pixel Dimensions (W x H) : 4696x5576
File Size : 25,572kb


Aliases

  1. 0580036201
  1. 2-709-672
  1. 2709672

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