"Barrington bore it all with exemplary patience"
1878
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1878
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This sketch shows three people in a cozy room. The woman on the left holds a fan, the man in the middle sits with his hands resting on a ball, and the woman on the right reads a book. A fireplace with a vase and candleholder sits behind them, and light streams through a window with curtains. The artist used quick, sketchy lines to capture the scene. The handwritten note at the bottom reads *"Barrington bore it all with exemplary patience"*, hinting at a story behind the image. Look up Du Maurier, George to see more of his sketchy, expressive drawings.
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