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Du Maurier Bequest

George Louis Du Maurier, 1875–1894

The Box, Plymouth, Plymouth

Four illustrations for 'Punch' magazine: 1) Governess and Pupil; 2) Natural Landscape; 3) The Queen's Service; 4) Primitive Artihmetic; plus 5) The Mystery of Mirbridge', illustration published in the 'Graphic' magazine, 1879-80 (illustrated). Part of a collection of 300 drawings and illustrations bequeathed to 57 museums by the estate of George du Maurier through the Art Fund in 1934.

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Title of artwork, date

Du Maurier Bequest, 1875–1894

Date supported

1934

Medium and material

Pen & ink

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Estate of George du Maurier

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