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The ne plus ultra: 1727d

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Titles

The ne plus ultra

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Du Maurier, George Louis Palmella Busson

Entities

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Measurements and weight

Height: 252 mm
Width: 184 mm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1934) by Maurier, George Du, trustees for the estate of

Dating

Production date: AD 1887-11

Note

For "Punch"

School or Style

British

Materials used in production

Ink

Components of the work

Support composed of paper
Image Size Height 124 mm Width 100 mm

Techniques used in production

Pen and ink : Pen and ink on paper

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: du. Maurier
  • Location: Lower left
  • Method of creation: Ink
  • Type: Signature
  • Text: 1/4 p. for no.
  • Location: Left margin
  • Method of creation: Ink
  • Text: The ne plus ultra / Jeames I: "very dangerous parties these hun- / employed! why they're a beginnin' to / denounce Hus !!!" / Jeames II: "no!" / G. du Maurier / Hampstead Nov. 87
  • Location: Below image
  • Method of creation: Ink

Identification numbers

Accession number: 1727d
Primary reference Number: 10409

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 3 August 2020

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Paintings, Drawings and Prints

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