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George Du Maurier
1834-1896
A faithful guardian / Du Maurier.
[London : s.n., 1876?]
wood engraving
image: 110 x 174 mm; sheet: 206 x 288 mm
Bequest of Gordon N. Ray, 1987.
1986.1220
Notes
Title from published caption.
Caption continues: The Robinsons return home from the great fancy ball at the Mansion House, in company with a friendly Red Indian of the prairies and a warm-hearted mediaeval executioner, to whom they have offered the hospitality of their suburban roof. Unfortunately, "Tear 'em," a gigantic, shaggy, rough-coated, black-muzzled monster of the now fashionable St. Bernard breed(who has been left in the hall to watch over the house in their absence) does not recognise his master and mistress, and altogether fails to understand the situation.
Proof on India paper of a wood engraving after an illustration by Du Maurier for Punch, June 17, 1876, p. 246.
Caption continues: The Robinsons return home from the great fancy ball at the Mansion House, in company with a friendly Red Indian of the prairies and a warm-hearted mediaeval executioner, to whom they have offered the hospitality of their suburban roof. Unfortunately, "Tear 'em," a gigantic, shaggy, rough-coated, black-muzzled monster of the now fashionable St. Bernard breed(who has been left in the hall to watch over the house in their absence) does not recognise his master and mistress, and altogether fails to understand the situation.
Proof on India paper of a wood engraving after an illustration by Du Maurier for Punch, June 17, 1876, p. 246.
Provenance
From the library of Gordon N. Ray.
Summary
Cartoon shows a large St. Bernard barking at a group of people in costume.
Associated names
Ray, Gordon Norton, 1915-1986, former owner.
Artist
Classification
Department
Century prints
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