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George Du Maurier
1834-1896
Sweet delusion / DM.
[London : s.n., 1865?]
wood engraving
image: 114 x 175 mm; sheet: 136 x 203 mm
Bequest of Gordon N. Ray, 1987.
1986.1116
Notes
Caption continues: Chorus of young ladies (speaking technically). "No spooning, Mr. Lovel! No spooning allowed here!" Miss Tabitha (with the long curls). "Those naughty, n-n-naughty girls! I suppose they allude to you and me, Mr. Lovel. But, Lor! Never mind them! - I don't!"
Title from published caption.
Proof of a wood engraving after an illustration by Du Maurier for Punch, Oct. 14, 1865, p. 152.
Title from published caption.
Proof of a wood engraving after an illustration by Du Maurier for Punch, Oct. 14, 1865, p. 152.
Provenance
From the library of Gordon N. Ray.
Summary
Cartoon shows a group of young people playing croquet, with a young man at right who is addressed by a homely woman as he positions his mallet.
Associated names
Ray, Gordon Norton, 1915-1986, former owner.
Artist
Classification
Department
Century prints
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