amusing Victorian illustration from 1867 by George du Maurier, (1834-1896) “Wonderful Instinct of the Giraffe”

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Humorous Victorian illustration by George du Maurier, (1834- 1896). George du Maurier became a member of the staff of the British satirical magazine Punch in 1865, drawing two cartoons a week. His most common targets were the affected manners of Victorian society, the bourgeoisie and members of Britain's growing Middle Class in particular. Originally appeared in Punch magazine in 1867

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License: Licensed
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