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George Du Maurier
1834-1896
Unwelcome attentions / DM.
[London : s.n., 1867?]
wood engraving
image: 114 x 174 mm; sheet: 176 x 251 mm
Bequest of Gordon N. Ray, 1987.
1986.1153
Notes
Caption continues: One of the historical pictures rejected by the Royal Academy, and purchased by Mr. P.
Title from published caption.
Proof of a wood engraving after an illustration by Du Maurier for Punch, June 22, 1867, p. 256.
Title from published caption.
Proof of a wood engraving after an illustration by Du Maurier for Punch, June 22, 1867, p. 256.
Provenance
From the library of Gordon N. Ray.
Summary
Cartoon shows a young woman with a parasol seated beneath a tree; a bearded man stands before her holding a bottle and offering her a plate(?), while behind her, a young man presses his lips to her surreptitiously offered hand.
Associated names
Ray, Gordon Norton, 1915-1986, former owner.
Artist
Classification
Department
Century prints
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