Mr. B on the Middle Watch--"Cold blows the wind and the rain's coming on"

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Mr. B on the Middle Watch--"Cold blows the wind and the rain's coming on"

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:

Mr. B on the Middle Watch--"Cold blows the wind and the rain's coming on"
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, aquatint, and mezzotint

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:

1961-85-216

Geography:

Made in London, England, Europe

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