George DU MAURIER ILLUSTRATION [Ice Skating] 1879 PUNCH Magazine Print

Description: It is hard to escape the legacy of the Punch Magazine. From 1841 to 2002, the magazine cast a satirical eye on life in Britain. It charted the interests, concerns and frustrations of the country and today it stands as an invaluable resource not just as cartoon art and satire, but as primary source material for historians.This illustration by George du Maurier, from PUNCH Magazine, February 22, 1879. Original from the magazine, not a modern reproduction. MODEST ASSURANCE [Ice Skating] Full size: 8 x 10 1/2 inches, including borders (approximate). Condition is good - some age toning and light wear, backside with unrelated text; paper lays flat for easy framing. George Louis Palmella Busson du Maurier (6 March 1834 – 8 October 1896) was a Franco-British cartoonist and writer known for his work in Punch magazine. He was the father of the actor Sir Gerald du Maurier and grandfather of the writers Angela du Maurier and Dame Daphne du Maurier and artist Jeanne du Maurier. He was also the father of Sylvia Llewelyn Davies and grandfather of the five boys who inspired J. M. Barrie's Peter Pan.I have other hard-to-find original Punch cartoon illustrations for sale. Combine orders with no extra shipping fees.Punch, a magazine of humor and satire, ran from 1841-2002. A very British institution renowned internationally for its wit and irreverence, it helped to coin the term "cartoon" in its modern sense as a humorous illustration.QUESTIONS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME.

Price: 14.95 USD

Location: Milton, Vermont

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