Manner of passing the second river in Peak Hole [graphic] / Woodward del. ; Cruikshanks sculp.

Creator:
Cruikshank, Isaac, 1756?-1811?, printmaker.
Published/Created:
London :
Published by Allen & Co., 15 Paternoster Row,
April 15, 1797.
Physical Description:
1 print : etching on wove paper, hand-colored ; plate mark 19.8 x 25.6 cm, on sheet 21 x 27 cm
Notes:
Title etched above image.
Sheet partially trimmed to plate mark.
CtY-LW
Numbered 'Plate 96' in upper left corner.
Plate from: Eccentric excursions / by G.M. Woodward, 1796.
Not in the Catalogue of prints and drawings in the British Museum. Division I, political and personal satires.
Abstract:
A line of men cross an underground river in Peak Cavern (in the heart of the Derbyshire Dales). Some of the men are riding on the backs of their companions while others lead the way holding lit candles in their hands or wearing them in their hats. Stalactites hang from the ceiling of the cave.
Topics:
Caves.
Caving--England.
Guides & scouts.
Rivers.
Sightseers.
Spelunkers.
Stalactites & stalagmites.
Topics:
Allen, Michael, active 1795-1817, publisher.
Woodward, G. M. (George Moutard), approximately 1760-1809, artist.
Language:
English
Genre:
Book illustrations--England--1797.
Etchings--England--London--1797.
Satires (Visual works)--England--1797.
Watermarks (Paper)--Russell & Co.--1799.--CtY-LW
Format:
Image
Rights:
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Call Number:
797.04.15.03
Orbis Record:
8138471
Yale Collection:
Lewis Walpole Library
Digital Collection:
Lewis Walpole Library
Local Record Number:
lwlpr08950
OID:
11106098
PID:
digcoll:976778