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An original illustration for Punch, 27th November, 1886, p.258.
Social agonies
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George Du Maurier (1834-1896)
Social agonies
signed, dated and inscribed 'Social agonies/Brown (the eminent & witty Q.C.) would be the most delightful company/in the world but for a habit he has, when he holds forth, of unconsciously building/the most elaborate & top heavy structures with his hostess's best wine-glasses & decanters/g du Maurier/.../nov.86' (lower centre)
pencil and pen and brown ink
7 x 8in. (17.8 x 20.4cm.)
Social agonies
signed, dated and inscribed 'Social agonies/Brown (the eminent & witty Q.C.) would be the most delightful company/in the world but for a habit he has, when he holds forth, of unconsciously building/the most elaborate & top heavy structures with his hostess's best wine-glasses & decanters/g du Maurier/.../nov.86' (lower centre)
pencil and pen and brown ink
7 x 8in. (17.8 x 20.4cm.)
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