"The Mother of Invention. Mrs. Fred doesn't care how long she sits for her 'dear Fred' so long as her 'Darling Freddy' is in some safe place where he can't get into mischief," Illustration to "Punch"

Requires Photography

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

1866

Medium/Technique Wood engraving; proof

Dimensions Block: 11.4 x 17.3 cm (4 1/2 x 6 13/16 in.); Sheet: 16.1 x 22.4 cm (6 5/16 x 8 13/16 in.)

Credit Line John H. and Ernestine A. Payne Fund

Accession Number55.1725

NOT ON VIEW

ClassificationsPrints

Signed Signed

InscriptionsDM lower left.

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