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George Du Maurier
1834-1896
A model model / DM.
[London : s.n., 1870?]
wood engraving
image: 114 x 173 mm; sheet: 142 x 198 mm
Bequest of Gordon N. Ray, 1987.
1986.1191
Notes
Caption continues: (The artist is rather shy, and has left his model to do the honours of his studio.) "From whom did Mr. M'Gilp paint that head?" "From yours odediently, Madam. I sit for the 'eds of all 'is 'oly men." "He must find you a very useful person." "Yes, Madam. I order his frames, stretch his canvasses, wash his brushes, set his palette, and mix his colours. All he's got to do is just shove 'em on!"
Title from published caption.
Proof of a wood engraving after an illustration by Du Maurier for Punch, Mar. 12, 1870, p. 100.
Title from published caption.
Proof of a wood engraving after an illustration by Du Maurier for Punch, Mar. 12, 1870, p. 100.
Provenance
From the library of Gordon N. Ray.
Summary
Cartoon shows a group of people examining a large painting under the supervision of a bearded man at left.
Associated names
Ray, Gordon Norton, 1915-1986, former owner.
Artist
Classification
Department
Century prints
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