Yale Center for British Art

Creator:
Isaac Cruikshank, 1764–1811, British
Title:
General Complaint
Date:
1796
Materials & Techniques:
Etching, hand-colored
Dimensions:
Sheet: 10 x 7 1/2in. (25.4 x 19.1cm)
Inscription(s)/Marks/Lettering:
Lettered inside image; lower right: "Budget | London Gazelle | Bankrupts whereas whereas whereas..."; lettered below image, lower center: "General Complaint | 'Dont tell me of Generals rais'd from mere boys | But the General I'm sure that will make the most noise | Though believe me I mean not their Laurel to taunt | If the war still goes on will be General Complaint!' | London Pub. May 5 1796 by S W Fores N° Piccadilly"
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection
Copyright Status:
Public Domain
Accession Number:
B1981.25.1097
Classification:
Prints
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Currently On View:
Not on view
Link:
https://collections.britishart.yale.edu/catalog/tms:42559