George Cruikshank | |
|---|---|
 George Cruikshank, 1836 | |
| Born | 27 September 1792 London, England |
| Died | 1 February 1878 (aged 85) London, England |
| Nationality | British |
| Known for | Cartoonist (caricaturist), children's literature |
| Spouses | Mary Ann Walker
(m. 1827; died 1849)Eliza Widdison (m. 1851) |
| Partner | Adelaide Attree |
| Children | 11 |
| Parent(s) | Isaac Cruikshank Mary MacNaughton |
| Relatives | Isaac Robert Cruikshank (brother) |
George Cruikshank or Cruickshank (/ˈkrʊkʃæŋk/ KRUUK-shank; 27 September 1792 – 1 February 1878) was a British caricaturist and book illustrator, praised as the "modern Hogarth" during his life. His book illustrations for his friend Charles Dickens, and many other authors, reached an international audience.