You are bidding on Original Isaac Cruikshank Watercolor Illustration! This item is being sold by a private collector. The illustration is from 1796 and was drawn for a book entitled "Road to Ruin" by Thomas Holcroft. Below the watercolor reads "Illustration for a book entitled "Harry Dornton" pub. by Laurie Whittle. Original drawing by Isaac Cruikshank. It's possible the book title changed after the drawing was submitted. Cruikshank initialed the watercolor in the bottom left corner. Measures 8" x 9". It is laid on board. The whole item measures 12" x 16". Isaac Cruikshank (1764?1811), Scottish painter and caricaturist, was born in Edinburgh and spent most of his career in London. Cruikshank is known for his social and political satire. His sons Isaac Robert Cruikshank (1789?1856) and George Cruikshank (1792?1878) also became artists, and the latter in particular achieved fame as an illustrator and caricaturist. Near the start of his fame in 1789, Cruikshank produced several watercolors adapted from his earlier drawings, and was on exhibition at the Royal Academy. Publisher John Roach was a friend and patron. Cruikshank later also worked with print dealer S. W. Fores and Johnny Fairburn. He also collaborated with G. M. Woodward, and later, with his son George. He also etched and designed lottery tickets and the song-heads of musical scores. This item comes from a smoke-free home and is in excellent condition. Please see photos for details. Photos are of the item being sold. View My Other Items For Sale Attention Sellers - Get Templates Image Hosting, Scheduling at Auctiva.com. Track Page Views With Auctiva's Counter