Image not available
George Du Maurier
1834-1896
Fearful ordeal for Jones / DM.
[London : s.n., 1867?]
wood engraving
image: 110 x 173 mm; sheet: 146 x 217 mm
Bequest of Gordon N. Ray, 1987.
1986.1154
Notes
Caption continues: Study of an Italian Signora, singing "Roberto, tu che adoro". She is rapt in dramatic inspiration, and as she sings she unconsciously fixes her ardent gaze upon the bashful Jones, who happens to be standing near. Jones's agony is simply inconceivable.
Title from published caption.
Proof of a wood engraving after an illustration by Du Maurier for Punch, July 6, 1867, p. 4.
Title from published caption.
Proof of a wood engraving after an illustration by Du Maurier for Punch, July 6, 1867, p. 4.
Provenance
From the library of Gordon N. Ray.
Summary
Cartoon shows a drawing room recital, where a young women is playing the piano with a fierce and impassioned expression while staring fixedly at a young man standing beside the piano who sweats visibly and shows every evidence of acute distress.
Associated names
Ray, Gordon Norton, 1915-1986, former owner.
Artist
Classification
Department
Century prints
Catalog link