"The Vault," second George Cruikshank illustration for Ainsworth's "Rookwood. A Romance" (1834, il. 1836) (original) (raw)

The Vault

George Cruikshank

1836

Etching on copper

11 x 8.7 cm, vignetted

Second illustration for Rookwood: A Romance.

“Let me know, therefore, fully the intent
Of this thy dismal preparation —
This talk fit for a charnel.” — Webster.

Scanned image and text byPhilip V. Allingham.

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