How Reputations of Distinguished Amateurs are Sometimes Made

How Reputations of Distinguished Amateurs are Sometimes Made. From English Society. Sketched by George du Maurier. Click on image to enlarge it.

Herr Silbermund (the Great Pianist) to Mrs. Tattler.—“Ach, Lady Creichton has for bainting der most remârrgaple chênius. Look at dis! It is eqval to Felasquez!”

M. Languedor (the Famous Painter) to Miss Gushington.—“ Ah! For ze music, Miladi Cretonne has a talent kvite exceptionnel. Listen to zat! It surpass Madame Schumann!”

What Artists and Their Families Have to Put Up With

Looking at Works of Art

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Bibliography

English Society. Sketched by George du Maurier. New York: Harper and Brothers, 1897.


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Last modified 26 April 2020