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George Du Maurier
1834-1896
[Quarreling violinist and cavalier] / DM.
[London : s.n., 1866?]
wood engraving
image: 71 x 75 mm; overall sheet: 105 x 277 mm
Bequest of Gordon N. Ray, 1987.
1986.1239:3
Notes
Title supplied by cataloger.
Proof of a wood engraving after a vignette designed by Du Maurier for Punch, Feb. 10, 1866, p. 54.
Printed on the same sheet as an illustrated initial and second cartoon vignette designed by Du Maurier for Punch, Dec. 19, 1863 (see 11986.1239:1-2).
Proof of a wood engraving after a vignette designed by Du Maurier for Punch, Feb. 10, 1866, p. 54.
Printed on the same sheet as an illustrated initial and second cartoon vignette designed by Du Maurier for Punch, Dec. 19, 1863 (see 11986.1239:1-2).
Provenance
From the library of Gordon N. Ray.
Summary
Cartoon shows a violionist facing a cavalier who is holding up the stub a broken sword which he regards with evident surprise; the violinist brandishes his violin and bow as a lady with a fan hides behind him.
Associated names
Ray, Gordon Norton, 1915-1986, former owner.
Artist
Classification
Department
Century prints
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