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A Startling Effect
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George Cruikshank

A Startling Effect

1838

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George Cruikshank

A Startling Effect

1838

Physical Qualities Etching, Sheet: 135 x 94 mm. (5 5/16 x 3 11/16 in.)
Credit Line The George A. Lucas Collection, purchased with funds from the State of Maryland, Laurence and Stella Bendann Fund, and contributions from individuals, foundations, and corporations throughout the Baltimore community
Object Number 1996.48.742
The Baltimore Museum of Art by purchase, 1996; The Maryland Institute College of Art, through Henry Walters, Baltimore, by bequest 1909; from George A. Lucas, Paris

Inscribed: Signed in plate: lower center "George Cruikshank"

Markings: None

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