“The Headache” by George Cruikshank (English, 1792-1878) (c. 1819) is a public-domain (CC0) artwork, free to view, download and reuse for any purpose. It is catalogued from the open collection of Art Institute of Chicago.

The Headache

The Headache

TitleThe Headache
ArtistGeorge Cruikshank (English, 1792-1878) possibly after Frederick Marryat (English, 1792-1848) published by Libraire Martinet (French, 19th century)
Datec. 1819 19th century
MediumHand-colored etching on ivory laid paper
Classificationetching
OriginEngland England
Holding institutionArt Institute of Chicago
Credit lineGift of Dr. Ira Frank
RightsPublic domain (CC0)

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“The Headache” is a work by George Cruikshank (English, 1792-1878) possibly after Frederick Marryat (English, 1792-1848) published by Libraire Martinet (French, 19th century), dated c. 1819. It is executed in hand-colored etching on ivory laid paper and classified as etching. This work is in the public domain (CC0), so the image may be downloaded and reused for any purpose without permission (see the licence note below).

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