1810 Robert Cruikshank Cartoon "Preparing for Battle "

7 x 10" copper engraved images with original hand water color by the artist. Often emulated and even faked, Robert Cruikshank is the first English satirist to survive his king and thus be celebrated as the anti-establishment of his time. Very rare and desirable, these were bought at auction and are bright and clean examples of engraving and coloring produced by Robert personally in London in 1810. Fine condition and matted to 9 x 12" for ease of use, storage and shipping.

images left: "Why Captain, your nose and chin look as if they were going to fight, they are on such a milling attitude"

image right: " Very likely my friend, for a great many angry words have passed between them ."