Master B. Finding Things Not Exactly What He Expected

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Master B. Finding Things Not Exactly What He Expected

1820, published 1835

George Cruikshank (British, 1792–1878) After Captain Frederick Marryat (British, 1792–1848) Published by Thomas McLean, 26 Haymarket, London (British, 1788–1875)

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Object Details

Titles:

Master B. Finding Things Not Exactly What He Expected
The Progress of a Midshipman Exemplified in the Career of Master Blockhead

Date:

1820, published 1835

Artists:

George Cruikshank (British, 1792–1878) After Captain Frederick Marryat (British, 1792–1848) Published by Thomas McLean, 26 Haymarket, London (British, 1788–1875)

Medium:

Etching and aquatint

Dimensions:

Plate: 8 1/2 x 11 3/8 inches (21.6 x 28.9 cm) Sheet: 10 7/8 x 17 inches (27.6 x 43.2 cm)

Classification:

Prints

Credit Line:

Gift of Samuel B. Sturgis, 1961

Accession Number:

1961-85-215

Geography:

Made in London, England, Europe

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