Points of Humour : Illustrated

George Cruikshank's 'Points of Humour' offers a satirical look at early 19th-century British society, reflecting the social norms, political climate, and everyday life of the Regency and early Victorian eras. His illustrations often commented on class distinctions, fashion, and human follies prevalent during that period.

This collection showcases Cruikshank's signature style of caricature and social commentary, which is also prominent in his illustrations for Charles Dickens's 'Oliver Twist' and his own temperance series, 'The Bottle.' It provides insight into his development as a visual satirist before his later, more overtly moralistic works.