George Du Maurier Collection (#6)

A Degenerate Daughter, 1870. Artist: George du Maurier
A Degenerate Daughter, 1870. The extended family at breakfast. The young mother is concerned only for her family, whilst the Matriarch points to the startled and timid-looking defender of the realm

Our Natural Advantages, 1888. The French visitor to London for the summer season of 1888 says that the Great British weather should protect the country from any invasion

A Lively Look-Out for Jones, 1876. Artist: George du Maurier
A Lively Look-Out for Jones, 1876. Captain Jones is about to acquire every mans nightmare of a mother-in-law. From Punch, or the London Charivari, October 21, 1876

Female School of Art, 1874. Artist: Joseph Swain
Female School of Art, 1874. An elegant young man with time on his hands poses for a roomful of young women in a straight reversal of the usual roles

Terrible Result of the Higher Education of Women!, 1874. Artist: Joseph Swain
Terrible Result of the Higher Education of Women!, 1874. The beautiful young women go into dinner on the arms of the elderly professors

Athletics, 1869. Artist: George du Maurier
Athletics, 1869. Then, as now, boxing was a dangerous sport and, in this cartoon, Punch offers advice on a means of increasing its safety. From Punch, or the London Charivari, September 4, 1869

Le Duel a Mort, 1869. Artist: George du Maurier
Le Duel a Mort, 1869. In an effort to stem the rising tide of his unpopularity, Napoleon III had relaxed press censorship in France

A Gentle Vegetarian, 1869. Artist: George du Maurier
A Gentle Vegetarian, 1869. A mighty hippopotamus displays its huge teeth. It is, however, as the hippo points out, the delicate lady on the other side of the cage who feasts on flesh

Sancta Nicotina Consolatrix. The Poor Mans Friend, 1869. Artist: George du Maurier
Sancta Nicotina Consolatrix. The Poor Mans Friend, 1869. Tobacco was by this time recognised as a health hazard, but its properties provided some comfort for the very poor

The Last Fast Thing, 1866. Artist: George du Maurier
The Last Fast Thing, 1866 Women who attempted to enter the public sphere of men were often labelled fast. Here, Punch takes a dig at such women, showing an entirely female fire crew

An Authority, 1866. Artist: George du Maurier
An Authority, 1866. A woman sits in front of a mirror, with the hairdresser behind her holding a strange object. Every woman of fashion must place herself entirely in the hands of her hairdresser

What a Pity the Race of Centaurs has become Extinct!, 1866 Artist: George du Maurier
What a Pity the Race of Centaurs has become Extinct!, 1866. An illustration of how the world would look like if centaurs still existed

A Legend of Camelot - Part 4, 1866. Artist: George du Maurier
A Legend of Camelot - Part 4, 1866. A night scene, the moon is in the top right corner smiling. A man wearing several hats leans over the heads of two figures who appear to be kneeling down at

A Legend of Camelot - Part 3, 1866. Artist: George du Maurier
A Legend of Camelot - Part 3, 1866. A woman emerges from a small brick building in the centre of the pond, and walks across a drawbridge. She holds a comb and mirror and has masses of curly hair

A Legend of Camelot - Part 2, 1866. Artist: George du Maurier
A Legend of Camelot - Part 2, 1866. A woman carries a man by his feet over her shoulder. Three men on the left stand by and watch her, somewhat amused

A Legend of Camelot. Part 1, 1866. Artist: George du Maurier
A Legend of Camelot. Part 1, 1866. A woman walks along the street with her extremely long hair wrapped and billowing around her

General Adoption of the Rolling Skate, 1866. Artist: George du Maurier
General Adoption of the Rolling Skate, 1866. Men, women and children are all on roller skates, going about their usual business. In the top picture even the policeman is on skates

The Mother of Invention, 1866. Artist: George du Maurier
The Mother of Invention, 1866. A statuesque wife poses for her artist husband, with a duster and brush in each hand. Their son, little Freddy, sits on his Papas shoulders

A Poser, 1866. Artist: George du Maurier
A Poser, 1866. Mr Brown remarks That Wine, Sir, Has been in my cellar Four-and-Twenty years come last Christmas! Four-and-Twenty years-Sir

Lady-Physicians, 1865. Artist: George du Maurier
Lady-Physicians, 1865. A woman doctor takes the pulse of a patient who lies back in his chair looking at her. Just at the time that women were fighting to make careers in medicine

Groundless Alarm, 1865. Artist: George du Maurier
Groundless Alarm, 1865. The adventurous husband announces I m off to the Crystal Palace; and, bye the bye, I shall very likely go up in Mr. Glaishwells Balloon

Gallant, but we fear Satirical Officer, 1865. Artist: George du Maurier
Gallant, but we fear Satirical Officer, 1865. A group of young women all smoking, and having tea. One of them asks the man if he would like a cigarette, but he declines

Distressing Infant Nightmare, 1865. Artist: George du Maurier
Distressing Infant Nightmare, 1865. Founded on the legend of Banbury Cross. The nursery rhyme, Ride a cock-horse to Banbury Cross is pictured here through the imagination of a little girl

The Late Rain, 1865. Artist: George du Maurier
The Late Rain, 1865. Two gentlemen hitch their trousers up before attempting to cross the road. Many of Londons streets remained unpaved at this time

What Will Become of the Servant-Gals?, 1865. Artist: George du Maurier
What Will Become of the Servant-Gals?, 1865. The lady of the house shows a benevolent gentleman visitor where her housemaid sleeps. This appears to be an outhouse, damp and dirty

Wonderful Instinct of The Giraffe, 1865. Artist: George du Maurier
Wonderful Instinct of The Giraffe, 1865. By which it Escapes Diphtheria during The Winter. (N.B. A Positive Fact.) This cartoon pokes a little gentle fun at the giraffes at London Zoo

Two Victorian gentlemen dancing a jig
Two excitable Victorian gentlemen dancing a jig, with one of them holding a plate of food and a spoon. Both are elegantly dressed and are in a domestic room with toys strewn on the floor

Nineteenth century gentleman being introduced to a family
A rather short 19th century gentleman with a moustache and pointed beard is being introduced to a family in their home. He seems alarmed by the imperious lady who is extending her hand towards him

Victorian man holding a mouse while his son looks on
A Victorian man with a walrus moustache holds a mouse in his right hand as the mouse regards him steadily. The manas son - and another man in the hedge - look on in fascination

Elegant young Victorian couple being introduced by their parents
An elegant young Victorian couple being introduced by their parents, who are no doubt hoping to promote a match between them for the familiesa mutual benefit

Conductor study life second half 19th century
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Gecko study life second half 19th century Graphite
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Violinist study life second half 19th century
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George Du Maurier, British (1834-1896), The Ilyssus!, 1880, pen and brown ink over graphite with scratching-out on wove paper

George Du Maurier (British, 1834 - 1896), --And mist or glim, I d sail with him
George Du Maurier (British, 1834 - 1896), " --And mist or glim, I d sail with him, if he would sail with me", c. 1865, pen and black ink over graphite with scratching out on wove paper

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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.