"Speeches to be lived down, if possible; She: 'Let me introduce you to a very charming Lady, to take down to supper.' He: 'A- thanks - no. I never eat supper'," – Works

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"Speeches to be lived down, if possible; She: 'Let me introduce you to a very charming Lady, to take down to supper.' He: 'A- thanks - no. I never eat supper',"

George Du Maurier (English (born in France), 1834–1896)

1886

Medium/Technique Wood engraving; proof

Dimensions Block: 12.5 x 11 cm (4 15/16 x 4 5/16 in.); Sheet: 23.5 x 18.2 cm (9 1/4 x 7 3/16 in.)

Credit Line John H. and Ernestine A. Payne Fund

Accession Number55.1881

NOT ON VIEW

ClassificationsPrints

Signed Signed

Inscriptions"Du Maurier" lower right

ProvenanceHarold Hartley, England (1851-1943): to Sir Harold Hartley, London, England (1878-1972); from whom purchased by MFA April 14,1955.