George Du Maurier Collection (page 4)

Illustration for Trilby by George du Maurier (engraving)
5215851 Illustration for Trilby by George du Maurier (engraving) by Du Maurier, George (1834-96) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration for Trilby, A Novel)

The various seaside attractions available
3735438 The various seaside attractions available by Du Maurier, George (1834-96); (add.info.: Illustration depicting the various seaside attractions available)

The stark contrast between the upper and lower class holidaymakers
3735437 The stark contrast between the upper and lower class holidaymakers by Du Maurier, George (1834-96); (add.info.: Cartoon commenting on the stark contrast between the upper)

Girls setting the trail for Hare and Hounds
3735387 Girls setting the trail for Hare and Hounds by Du Maurier, George (1834-96); (add.info.: Cartoon depicting girls setting the trail for Paper Chase)

A couple practising palmistry
3733768 A couple practising palmistry. by Du Maurier, George (1834-96); (add.info.: Illustration depicting couple practising palmistry used as cover for an afternoon of flirtation)

Agnata Frances Ramsay
3733494 Agnata Frances Ramsay. by Du Maurier, George (1834-96); (add.info.: Cartoon depicting Agnata Frances Ramsay, the first woman to pass with First Class honours from Cambridge University)

Five bewhiskered Victorian men standing in a line
Five smartly dressed Victorian men standing in a line. All of them have facial hair of some description and each wears an interesting hat

Victorian man ordering coffee from a waiter in a bar
A Victorian man in a loud check suit is seated at a small table in a bar where a superior-looking French waiter is about to pour him a cup of coffee

Hypnotism, 1891. Male hypnotist putting a young woman into an hypnotic trance. Animal magnetism or hypnotism had a revival at the end of the 19th century

Varnishing Day at the Royal Academy, 1877. Artist: George Du Maurier
Varnishing Day at the Royal Academy, 1877. From the 19th June 1877 edition of Punch Magazine

A Conscious Martyr, 1881 (1891). Artist: George du Maurier
A Conscious Martyr, 1881 (1891). A print from Society Pictures, drawn by George du Maurier, selected from Punch

Awkward Incident in Fashionable Life, 1876 (1891). Artist: Swain
Awkward Incident in Fashionable Life, 1876 (1891). A print from Society Pictures, drawn by George du Maurier, selected from Punch

Music at Home, 1872 (1891). Artist: George du Maurier
Music at Home, 1872 (1891). Study of an amateur comic singer struggling with an unsympathising audience. A print from Society Pictures, drawn by George du Maurier, selected from Punch, Volume I

Modest Assurance, 1879 (1891). Artist: Swain
Modest Assurance, 1879 (1891). A print from Society Pictures, drawn by George du Maurier, selected from Punch, Volume I, London, 1891

Circumstantial Evidence, 1879 (1891). Artist: George du Maurier
Circumstantial Evidence, 1879 (1891). A print from Society Pictures, drawn by George du Maurier, selected from Punch, Volume I, London, 1891

Episodes in High Life, 1879 (1891). Artist: George du Maurier
Episodes in High Life, 1879 (1891). A print from Society Pictures, drawn by George du Maurier, selected from Punch, Volume I, London, 1891

Alarming Scarcity, 1874 (1891). Artist: George du Maurier
Alarming Scarcity, 1874 (1891). A print from Society Pictures, drawn by George du Maurier, selected from Punch, Volume I, London, 1891

Rivals in Social Success, 1880 (1891). Artist: George du Maurier
Rivals in Social Success, 1880 (1891). A print from Society Pictures, drawn by George du Maurier, selected from Punch, Volume I, London, 1891

A Speciality, 1882 (1891). Artist: George du Maurier
A Speciality, 1882. A print from Society Pictures, drawn by George du Maurier, selected from Punch, Volume I, London, 1891

A Brilliant Idea, 1881 (1891). Artist: George du Maurier
A Brilliant Idea, 1881 (1891). A print from Society Pictures, drawn by George du Maurier, selected from Punch, Volume II, London, 1891

A Different Thing, 1877 (1891). Artist: George du Maurier
A Different Thing, 1877 (1891). A print from Society Pictures, drawn by George du Maurier, selected from Punch, Volume II, London, 1891

Impenitent, 1878 (1891). Artist: George du Maurier
Impenitent, 1878 (1891). A print from Society Pictures, drawn by George du Maurier, selected from Punch, Volume II, London, 1891

International Reciprocity, 1879 (1891). Artist: George du Maurier
International Reciprocity, 1879 (1891). A print from Society Pictures, drawn by George du Maurier, selected from Punch, Volume II, London, 1891

The Terrors of the Law, 1881 (1891). Artist: George du Maurier
The Terrors of the Law, 1881 (1891). A print from Society Pictures, drawn by George du Maurier, selected from Punch, Volume II, London, 1891

Doux Souvenir de Fontainebleau, 1886 (1891). Artist: George du Maurier
Doux Souvenir de Fontainebleau, 1886 (1891). A print from Society Pictures, drawn by George du Maurier, selected from Punch, Volume II, London, 1891

Amenities of the Tennis Lawn, 1883 (1891). Artist: George du Maurier
Amenities of the Tennis Lawn, 1883 (1891). A print from Society Pictures, drawn by George du Maurier, selected from Punch, Volume II, London, 1891

Tempora Mutantur!, 1886 (1891). Artist: George du Maurier
Tempora Mutantur!, 1886 (1891). A print from Society Pictures, drawn by George du Maurier, selected from Punch, Volume II, London, 1891

A Reminiscence of Lords Cricket Ground (Eton vs Harrow), 1878 (1891). Artist: George du Maurier
A Reminiscence of Lords Cricket Ground (Eton vs Harrow), 1878 (1891). A print from Society Pictures, drawn by George du Maurier, Selected from Punch, Volume II, London, 1891

Barbarous Technicalities of Lawn Tennis, 1882 (1891). Artist: George du Maurier
Barbarous Technicalities of Lawn Tennis, 1882 (1891). A print from Society Pictures, drawn by George du Maurier, selected from Punch, Volume II, London, 1891

Comforting, 1882 (1891). Artist: George du Maurier
Comforting, 1882 (1891). A print from Society Pictures, drawn by George du Maurier, Selected from Punch, Volume II, London, 1891

A Business-like Offer, 1886 (1891). Artist: George du Maurier
A Business-like Offer, 1886 (1891). A print from Society Pictures, drawn by George du Maurier, selected from Punch, Volume II, London, 1891

Induction, 1878 (1891). Artist: George du Maurier
Induction, 1878 (1891). A print from Society Pictures, drawn by George du Maurier, selected from Punch, Volume II, London, 1891

The Main Chance, 1878 (1891). Artist: George du Maurier
The Main Chance, 1878 (1891). A print from Society Pictures, drawn by George du Maurier, selected from Punch, Volume II, London, 1891

Music at Home, 1885 (1891). Artist: George du Maurier
Music at Home, 1885 (1891). A print from Society Pictures, drawn by George du Maurier, Selected from Punch, Volume II, London, 1891

Consolation, 1880 (1891). Artist: George du Maurier
Consolation, 1880 (1891). A print from Society Pictures, drawn by George du Maurier, selected from Punch, Volume II, London, 1891

A Struggle for Supremacy, 1875 (1891). Artist: George du Maurier
A Struggle for Supremacy, 1875 (1891). A print from Society Pictures, drawn by George du Maurier, selected from Punch, Volume II, London, 1891

Excess a Fault, 1875 (1891). Artist: Swain
Excess a Fault, 1875 (1891). A print from Society Pictures, drawn by George du Maurier, selected from Punch, Volume II, London, 1891

Its not so difficult to speak French, after all, 1882 (1891). Artist: George du Maurier
Its not so difficult to speak French, after all, 1882 (1891). A print from Society Pictures, drawn by George du Maurier, Selected from Punch, Volume II, London, 1891

Social Beings, 1876 (1891). Artist: George du Maurier
Social Beings, 1876 (1891). A print from Society Pictures, drawn by George du Maurier, Selected from Punch

Disastrous Result of Beautymania, 1879 (1891). Artist: George du Maurier
Disastrous Result of Beautymania, 1879 (1891). The last new beauty, having an innocent cast of countenance, has been painted, sculptured, and photographed with her head on one side

The Ruling Passion, 1872 (1891). Artist: George du Maurier
The Ruling Passion, 1872 (1891). A print from Society Pictures, drawn by George du Maurier, selected from Punch

Circumstantial Evidence, 1886 (1891). Artist: George du Maurier
Circumstantial Evidence, 1886 (1891). Edwin: I ve just found a shot in my bit of partridge!. Angelina: How odd, so have I! Poor things, they ve had to shoot it twice!

Two Thrones, 1879 (1891). Artist: George du Maurier
Two Thrones, 1879 (1891). A print from Society Pictures, drawn by George du Maurier, selected from Punch

The Festive Season, 1883 (1891). Artist: George du Maurier
The Festive Season, 1883 (1891). Mistress: And you may all of you ask a friend to dinner, you know; and, Smithers, you can ask your wife. Butler: Thanks you, ma am; I think not, if you please

Art in Excelsis, 1874 (1891). Artist: George du Maurier
Art in Excelsis, 1874 (1891). The Montgomery Spiffunses have just had their drawing-room ceiling elaborately decorated by artistic hands

A Graceless Child, 1872 (1891). Artist: George du Maurier
A Graceless Child, 1872 (1891). A print from Society Pictures, drawn by George du Maurier, selected from Punch

Happy Thought!, 1887 (1891). Artist: George du Maurier
Happy Thought!, 1887 (1891). A print from Society Pictures, drawn by George du Maurier, selected from Punch

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George du Maurier was a talented artist who made significant contributions to the world of art and literature. His work spanned various genres, from mesmerism to mystery novels, capturing the imagination of his audience. In 1883, du Maurier delved into the realm of mesmeric science, creating captivating illustrations that showcased the development of this intriguing field. His attention to detail and artistic flair brought these scientific concepts to life on paper. One of du Maurier's notable works was "The Mystery of Mirbridge, " a novel by James Payn. In an illustration for this gripping tale, he depicted a scene filled with suspense and intrigue. The question echoed in the air: "What. Is it possible that you will not tell him?" This image perfectly captured the essence of the story and left viewers eager for more. Du Maurier's talent extended beyond books; he also contributed his skills to charitable events like "The Silver Fete" at the Anglo-Danish Exhibition in aid of the Victoria Hospital for Children. Through his artwork, he helped raise awareness and funds for this noble cause. His versatility as an artist is evident through diverse subjects such as seaside amusements, motherly discipline, gentlemen engaging in post-dinner conversations while smoking cigars – all beautifully portrayed by du Maurier's hand. In 1876, George du Maurier created a masterpiece that showcased his exceptional abilities. This particular piece encapsulated London's bustling street scene during that era – capturing its vibrancy and energy with every brushstroke. Du Maurier also had an eye for leisure activities enjoyed by society members during Victorian times. From ladies' tennis matches to games of lawn tennis or visits to circulating libraries – he skillfully immortalized these moments on canvas. Through his artistry and creativity, George du Maurier left an indelible mark on both visual arts and literature alike. His legacy lives on through each stroke of genius displayed in his works, captivating audiences for generations to come.