The Manchester yeomanry cavalry dispersing the crowd at the Peterloo Massacre, 1819
Summary
Display Label
The Peterloo Massacre 1819 George Cruikshank 1792-1878 Watercolour drawing News of the Peterloo Massacre quickly swept through the rest of the country. Although George Cruikshank worked in London, and had not been an eyewitness to the event he based this drawing on news sheet reports. It was then sharpened up into a caricature and printed to reach a large number of people. Purchased 1924.36
Object Name
The Manchester yeomanry cavalry dispersing the crowd at the Peterloo Massacre, 1819
Creators Name
Date Created
c 1819
Dimensions
Sight: 19.2cm x 26.3cm
accession number
1924.36
Collection Group
Place of creation
United Kingdom
Medium
Pencil, pen and coloured inks
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