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Art in Excelsis, 1874 (1891). Artist: George du MaurierArt in Excelsis, 1874 (1891). The Montgomery Spiffunses have just had their drawing-room ceiling elaborately decorated by artistic hands
A Graceless Child, 1872 (1891). Artist: George du MaurierA Graceless Child, 1872 (1891). A print from Society Pictures, drawn by George du Maurier, selected from Punch
Happy Thought!, 1887 (1891). Artist: George du MaurierHappy Thought!, 1887 (1891). A print from Society Pictures, drawn by George du Maurier, selected from Punch
Aggravating Flippancy, 1870 (1891). Artist: George du MaurierAggravating Flippancy, 1870 (1891). A print from Society Pictures, drawn by George du Maurier, selected from Punch
A Sweet Delusion, 1878 (1891). Artist: SwainA Sweet Delusion, 1878 (1891). A print from Society Pictures, drawn by George du Maurier, selected from Punch
Ceremony, 1872 (1891). Artist: George du MaurierCeremony, 1872 (1891). A print from Society Pictures, drawn by George du Maurier, selected from Punch
Darwinian Ancestor, 1887. Artist: George du MaurierDarwinian Ancestor, 1887. Charles Darwin (1809-1882) said to the Scottish geologist Charles Lyell (1797-1875) Our ancestor was an animal which breathed water, had a swim-bladder
George du Maurier cartoon from Punch illustrating Darwinism, 1887. Artist: George du MaurierDevelopment of Species Under Civilisation, 1887. The old evolutionary argument of Nature or Nurture: it would be a brave person who came to a conclusion on this evidence. Cartoon from Punch
The Survival of the Fittest; application of Darwinism in the 21st century, 1880. Artist: George du MaurierThe Survival of the Fittest ; application of Darwinism in the 21st century, 1880. The term Survival of the fittest was first used by Herbert Spencer (1820-1903) in 1851
Honour to Agneta Frances Ramsay! Cambridge, June, 1887. Artist: George du MaurierHonour to Agneta Frances Ramsay! Cambridge, June, 1887. Mr Punch bows to Agneta Frances Ramsay who sat, and passed with First Class Honours, the papers set
The Coming Race, 1872. Artist: George du MaurierThe Coming Race, 1872. Cartoon showing the patronising attitude women in the medical profession could expect from male colleagues. From Punch, London, 14 September 1872
A Misnomer, Surely!, 1880. Artist: George du MaurierA Misnomer, Surely!, 1880. A large party of Cooks Tourists queueing outside a restaurant. Cartoon from Punch, 25th September 1880
George Du Maurier, British writer and artist, c1890. Du Maurier (1834-96) French-born English illustrator, cartoonist and novelist
George Du Maurier, British writer and artist, c1895. Artist: W&D DowneyGeorge Du Maurier, British writer and artist, c1895. Du Maurier (1834-1896) French-born English illustrator, cartoonist and novelist
Front cover of Trilby by George Du Maurier, 1894. Artist: George Du MaurierFront cover of Trilby by George Du Maurier, 1894. The figure shown is the eponymous heroine, Trilby who, under hypnosis by Svengali, became a famous singer
Where Ignorance is Bliss, 1868. Artist: George Du MaurierWhere Ignorance is Bliss, 1868. Invasion of privacy by a seaside camera obscura (left). Theodore thinks he has found a private spot where he can woo Emily
Why Shouldn t Girton Rink, When Cambridge Rows?, 1876. Artist: George Du MaurierWhy Shouldn t Girton Rink, When Cambridge Rows?, 1876 Lady students from Girton College on the towpath waving to crews rowing on the river Cam
Rink to me only with thine eyes, 1876. Artist: George Du MaurierRink to me only with thine eyes, 1876. The increasing popularity of roller-skates perhaps gave romantic young couples a better opportunity to be together without chaperones
A Pardonable Mistake, 1889. Artist: George du MaurierA Pardonable Mistake, 1889. University education for women making their conversation confusing for their less educated friends. Cartoon from Punch. (London, 7 December 1889)
Success in Life, 1867. Artist: George du MaurierSuccess in Life, 1867. Role reversal and the modern professional woman. In 1865 Elizabeth Garrett Anderson (1836-1917) was licensed to practice by the Society of Apothecaries
Au Clair de la Lune : the power of hypnosis, 1894. Artist: George du MaurierAu Clair de la Lune : the power of hypnosis, 1894. Trilby the tone-deaf! Who couldn t tell a C from an F!! giving a concert under Svengalis hypnotic influence. From Trilby by George du Maurier
Benefits of university education for women, 1887. Artist: George du MaurierBenefits of university education for women, 1887. A young man in a railway carriage offers a graduate of Girton College, Cambridge, some light reading for the journey
Two Victims of the Turf, 1888. Following the recent enquiry into abuses in horse racing, these two gentlemen are reduced to begging for their living. From Punch, or the London Charivari, May 5, 1888
The New Science, 1887. Palm-reading and spiritualism were popular pastimes in the Victorian period. However, the damage that a reading could do to a happy relationship is illustrated in this cartoon
A Young Humanitarian, 1887. Artist: George du MaurierA Young Humanitarian, 1887. A little girl, hearing the bagpipes music, is scared that the gentleman in a kilt is hurting some poor animal
Distinguished Amateurs - The Hospital Nurse, 1886. Artist: George du MaurierDistinguished Amateurs - The Hospital Nurse, 1886. A lady of imposing stature applies for a job. Despite the fact that training for nurses had been responsible for raising the profile of women in
Causation, 1882. A long-awaited boiled egg arrives, the servant having a different idea of time from her finely-clad mistress. From Punch, or the London Charivari, October 21, 1882
Behind the Scenes, 1881. Refreshments at railway stations differ between the first and second class refreshment rooms. From Punch, or the London Charivari, December 3, 1881
Souvenir de Folkestone (Arrival of the Boulogne Boat), 1873. Artist: Joseph SwainSouvenir de Folkestone (Arrival of the Boulogne Boat), 1873. The boat from Boulogne brings French citizens escaping from the troubles of France. From Punch, or the London Charivari, October 11, 1873
Sweet Girl-Graduates... Afternoon Tea Versus Wine, 1872. Artist: Joseph SwainSweet Girl-Graduates... Afternoon Tea Versus Wine, 1872. The ladies, all of whom look very studious, drink tea, whilst the men would prefer a beer. A man leaning on the piano stares into space
The Coming Race, 1872. This cartoon shows one of the new female doctors asking for assistance from a manly and upright male surgeon
Just Hint a Fault, 1872. Punch takes a regular look at the absurd world of ladies fashions. From Punch, or the London Charivari, July 13, 1872
Small Things Amuse Small Minds, 1872. The rain falls as Mr and Mrs Jessamy shelter under a huge umbrella whilst watering their carefully tended garden
Missing the Point, 1872. A case of jargon being taken literally. A legal man confuses an elderly distressed gentleman. From Punch, or the London Charivari, May 18, 1872
A Degenerate Daughter, 1870. Artist: George du MaurierA Degenerate Daughter, 1870. The extended family at breakfast. The young mother is concerned only for her family, whilst the Matriarch points to the startled and timid-looking defender of the realm
Our Natural Advantages, 1888. The French visitor to London for the summer season of 1888 says that the Great British weather should protect the country from any invasion
A Lively Look-Out for Jones, 1876. Artist: George du MaurierA Lively Look-Out for Jones, 1876. Captain Jones is about to acquire every mans nightmare of a mother-in-law. From Punch, or the London Charivari, October 21, 1876
Female School of Art, 1874. Artist: Joseph SwainFemale School of Art, 1874. An elegant young man with time on his hands poses for a roomful of young women in a straight reversal of the usual roles
Terrible Result of the Higher Education of Women!, 1874. Artist: Joseph SwainTerrible Result of the Higher Education of Women!, 1874. The beautiful young women go into dinner on the arms of the elderly professors
Athletics, 1869. Artist: George du MaurierAthletics, 1869. Then, as now, boxing was a dangerous sport and, in this cartoon, Punch offers advice on a means of increasing its safety. From Punch, or the London Charivari, September 4, 1869
Le Duel a Mort, 1869. Artist: George du MaurierLe Duel a Mort, 1869. In an effort to stem the rising tide of his unpopularity, Napoleon III had relaxed press censorship in France
A Gentle Vegetarian, 1869. Artist: George du MaurierA Gentle Vegetarian, 1869. A mighty hippopotamus displays its huge teeth. It is, however, as the hippo points out, the delicate lady on the other side of the cage who feasts on flesh
Sancta Nicotina Consolatrix. The Poor Mans Friend, 1869. Artist: George du MaurierSancta Nicotina Consolatrix. The Poor Mans Friend, 1869. Tobacco was by this time recognised as a health hazard, but its properties provided some comfort for the very poor
The Last Fast Thing, 1866. Artist: George du MaurierThe Last Fast Thing, 1866 Women who attempted to enter the public sphere of men were often labelled fast. Here, Punch takes a dig at such women, showing an entirely female fire crew
An Authority, 1866. Artist: George du MaurierAn Authority, 1866. A woman sits in front of a mirror, with the hairdresser behind her holding a strange object. Every woman of fashion must place herself entirely in the hands of her hairdresser
What a Pity the Race of Centaurs has become Extinct!, 1866 Artist: George du MaurierWhat a Pity the Race of Centaurs has become Extinct!, 1866. An illustration of how the world would look like if centaurs still existed
A Legend of Camelot - Part 4, 1866. Artist: George du MaurierA Legend of Camelot - Part 4, 1866. A night scene, the moon is in the top right corner smiling. A man wearing several hats leans over the heads of two figures who appear to be kneeling down at
A Legend of Camelot - Part 3, 1866. Artist: George du MaurierA Legend of Camelot - Part 3, 1866. A woman emerges from a small brick building in the centre of the pond, and walks across a drawbridge. She holds a comb and mirror and has masses of curly hair
