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"A Soused Child Dreads Water," Illustration to "Punch"
George Du Maurier (English (born in France), 1834–1896)
1873
Medium/Technique
Wood engraving; India proof
Dimensions
Block: 11.3 x 9.5 cm (4 7/16 x 3 3/4 in.); Sheet: 19.7 x 16.5 cm (7 3/4 x 6 1/2 in.)
Credit Line
John H. and Ernestine A. Payne Fund
Accession Number55.1889
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Prints and Drawings
ClassificationsPrints
Description"A Soused Child Dreads Water / Uncle Rowland: 'Now, Missy, you've seen me shave, so you must just skedaddle, please, as I'm going to take my bath' / Little girl: 'I won't tell if you don't take it Uncle Rowland. Let me stay please.' / Uncle Rowland: 'Won't tell, what do you mean, Missy?' / Little girl: 'Why, nobody wouldn't go into cold water, Uncle, if they wasn't made to, I suppose. Nobody don't make you, do they?'"
Illustration for "Punch," April 26, 1873, vol. 64, p. 160
Illustration for "Punch," April 26, 1873, vol. 64, p. 160
Signed
Signed
Inscriptionsl.r. in block: "DM"
ProvenanceHarold Hartley, England (1851-1943): to Sir Harold Hartley, London, England (1878-1972); from whom purchased by MFA April 14,1955.