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"Bain De Mer -The Titwillows take a 'Bang dy Fameel' or Family Bath," Illustration for "Punch"

George Du Maurier (English (born in France), 1834–1896)
1866

Medium/Technique Wood engraving
Dimensions Block: 11.3 x 17.3 cm (4 7/16 x 6 13/16 in.)
Sheet: 13.9 x 20.1 cm (5 1/2 x 7 15/16 in.)
Credit Line John H. and Ernestine A. Payne Fund
Accession Number55.1688
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsPrints

DescriptionPunch, Sept. 22, 1866, vol. 51, p.122; Caption to illustration: "Bain De Mer -The Titwillows take a 'Bang dy Fameel' or Family Bath. They meet some Table d' Hote acquaintances, consisting of au 'ancient colonel of Cavalry in retreat', and his wife and daughter, who offer to teach them the prinicples of matation. Mrs. T. dosen't like it at all."
Signed signed
Inscriptionsl.r. in block: "DM"; u.r. in pencil: "47"
ProvenanceHarold Hartley, England (1851-1943): to Sir Harold Hartley, London, England (1878-1972); from whom purchased by MFA April 14,1955.