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The Barometer
George Louis Du Maurier, 1877
One of five drawings for 'Punch' magazine. Part of a collection of 300 drawings and illustrations bequeathed to 57 museums by the estate of George du Maurier through the Art Fund in 1934.
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Title of artwork, date
The Barometer, 1877
Date supported
1934
Medium and material
Pen & ink
Gifted by
Estate of George du Maurier
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