Cruikshank << KRUK shangk >>, George (1792-1878), an English artist, became famous for his caricatures and illustrations. His more than 5,000 works range from caricatures to illustrations and historical paintings. He worked closely with Charles Dickens to produce the illustrations for Oliver Twist. Cruikshank also illustrated books by such writers as Oliver Goldsmith, Henry Fielding, and Miguel de Cervantes. In addition, he gained praise for his series of drawings on the evils of drunkenness.
Cruikshank was born on Sept. 27, 1792, in London. He died on Feb. 1, 1878. His father, Isaac Cruikshank, was a noted political caricaturist.
