Pee-Wit and Hans and his Wife Gretel
Pee-Wit and Hans and his Wife Gretel

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Pee-Wit and Hans and his Wife Gretel

George Cruikshank, 1792–1878; born and died London, England
x1946-396

Information

Title
Pee-Wit and Hans and his Wife Gretel
Maker
George Cruikshank
Medium
Graphite
Dimensions
19.6 x 12.2 cm (7 11/16 x 4 13/16 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Frank Jewett Mather Jr.
Object Number
x1946-396
Signatures
Inscribed and signed in ink, upper center: Original sketch for | Grimms Tales. | Geo. Cruikshank
Inscription
in graphite, lower center: Pee-Wit
Culture
British
Type
drawings
Materials
graphite, paper (fiber product)
Subject
buildings, lakes, figures (representations), cliffs, fairy tales

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