An Original Drawing by George du Maurier entitled 'Dillettantism' Dated 1876
This is an original drawing by George du Maurier and is dated 3rd June 1876.
Entitled Dilettantism:
'To the true critic of vocal music, art is everything, and voice is only a secondary consideration. In fact, he would as soon dispense with the latter altogether, as the consciounsness of a beautiful organ often constitutes a material impediment to the subtler and more spritual aesthetic siginificance of refined emotional interpretation - whatever all that may be.'
Punch June 3 1876.
George Louis Palmella Busson du Maurier (6 March 1834 – 6 October 1896) was a Franco-British cartoonist and author, known for his work in Punch and for his Gothic novel Trilby. George became a member of staff at the British satirical magazine Punch in 1865, drawing cartoons for their regular issue.
He was the father of 5 children: Gerald (who was the father to the famous novelist Daphne du Maurier.) Sylvia, Guy, Beatrix and Marie Louise
Ownership details are recorded on the reverse of this picture.
Beatrix du Maurier (who this pitcure was bequeathed ) married Charles Christian Hoyer Millar (born 4th March 1860 / died 8th June 1942 aged 82), son of William Millar and Julia Matilda Scott, on 15 May 1884 where she took the name Millar. Beatrix was born 1st Jan 1864 and died on 11 November 1913 aged 49.
This drawing was donated by Charles Millar to Peggy Percival on her marriage on 17th June 1929.
Please be aware the frame for this picture although not fully dissassembled (to retain the ownership provenance) is in need of repair.
Dimensions:
Frame: Height: 27.2cm, Length: 35.6cm.
Cartoon: Height: 13.2cm, Length: 21.2cm