British caricaturist and illustrator (1792–1878) best known for his works satirizing contemporary politics and his illustrations for the works of Charles Dickens. Vintage 2.5 x 4 carte-de-visite photo of Cruikshank in a chair, by H. J. Whitlock of Birmingham, signed in the lower border in black ink, “Geo. Cruikshank,” and signed again on the reverse, “Geo. Cruikshank, May 2nd 1873.” Some scattered light spotting and toning to image and border and pencil notation to bottom of reverse, otherwise fine condition. RR Auction COA.
