George Du Maurier (French/British, 1834-1896) Original pen ...

George Du Maurier (French/British, 1834-1896) Original pen and ink drawing for Punch Published in Punch, 19th April, 1873. The caption there reading - RATIOCINATION - ''Mamma!, Don't forget to ask Papa about going to Brighton for a fortnight'', - ''Hush dear! I'm afraid it won't do. You know how dreadfully the sea-side upsets Papa for the first week always!" 16.5cm x 26.5cm Note: George du Maurier was a prolific illustrator, cartoonist, and novelist, who was particularly well-known for his work for 'Punch' magazine, as well as the 1894 novel 'Trilby'. He was the father of the actor Gerald du Maurier (1873-1934), and grandfather of the novelist Daphne du Maurier (1907-1989)

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