Artwork
How Not to Play the Game
How Not to Play the Game is a print by the Impressionist artist George Louis Palmella Busson Du Maurier. It dates from 1865 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
About this work
Overview
Created in 1865 by George Louis Palmella Busson Du Maurier, a French-British artist and writer prominent in Victorian-era culture, *How Not to Play the Game* is a satirical print.
Subject & Meaning
The work critiques social or moral behavior of the time through a humorous, exaggerated depiction of figures and their expressions, inviting reflection on contemporary norms.
Technique & Style
While specific medium details are not provided, Du Maurier's use of exaggerated figures and expressions aligns with the caricature style common in his *Punch* magazine illustrations.
History & Provenance
Originally created for an unspecified publication or context in 1865, the piece reflects Du Maurier's early career, preceding his notable novel *Trilby*.
Context
Emerging from the Victorian era's vibrant art and literary scene, the print satirizes the social mores of Du Maurier's contemporaries, likely targeting a middle-class audience familiar with his *Punch* work.
Legacy
As part of Du Maurier's broader oeuvre, *How Not to Play the Game* contributes to the historical record of Victorian social satire, though its individual impact within his body of work is not distinctly highlighted.
Artist & collection
Artist
George Louis Palmella Busson Du Maurier
George Louis Palmella Busson du Maurier (French: ; 6 March 1834 – 8 October 1896) was a French-British cartoonist, illustrator, and novelist.
