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George Du Maurier
1834-1896
A doubtful compliment / DM.
[London : s.n., 1867?]
wood engraving
image: 113 x 175 mm; sheet: 143 x 200 mm
Bequest of Gordon N. Ray, 1987.
1986.1152
Notes
Caption continues: Miss Angela Lovell (with the best intentions in the world). "I cannot bear your handsome men, Mr. Peppercorne. They seem to think it is never worth their while to make themselves agreeable. Now, plain people generally---" Mr. Riley Peppercorne. "Oh, hang it! - There, I beg your pardon - but this is the third time a lady has made that very remark to me this evening! Why not let a fellow think that you think he's good-looking and agreeable, too?"
Title from published caption.
Proof of a wood engraving after an illustration by Du Maurier for Punch, June 15, 1867, p. 243.
Title from published caption.
Proof of a wood engraving after an illustration by Du Maurier for Punch, June 15, 1867, p. 243.
Provenance
From the library of Gordon N. Ray.
Summary
Cartoon shows a man and a young woman seated together on a sofa at a party.
Associated names
Ray, Gordon Norton, 1915-1986, former owner.
Artist
Classification
Department
Century prints
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