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George Du Maurier
1834-1896
To artists, comedians, and others / DM.
[London : s.n., 1871?]
wood engraving
image: 114 x 174 mm; sheet: 192 x 280 mm
Bequest of Gordon N. Ray, 1987.
1986.1215
Notes
Title from published caption.
Caption continues: Any one who wishes to study the true dramatic expression of the Tragic Muse in the act of drinking the last bitter cup of despair to the very dregs, should watch a young mother teaching the elements of music to her first-born.
Proof of a wood engraving after an illustration by Du Maurier for Punch, July 15, 1871, p. 14.
Caption continues: Any one who wishes to study the true dramatic expression of the Tragic Muse in the act of drinking the last bitter cup of despair to the very dregs, should watch a young mother teaching the elements of music to her first-born.
Proof of a wood engraving after an illustration by Du Maurier for Punch, July 15, 1871, p. 14.
Provenance
From the library of Gordon N. Ray.
Summary
Cartoon shows a little girl at the piano with her mother, who is turning away and pulling her own hair in an expression of frenzied despair as two younger girls look on.
Associated names
Ray, Gordon Norton, 1915-1986, former owner.
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Classification
Department
Century prints
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