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Coelebs in Search of a Mulready Envelope, by George Louis Palmella Busson Du Maurier, 1865

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Overview

Coelebs in Search of a Mulready Envelope is a 1865 by George Louis Palmella Busson Du Maurier, a Impressionism work, depicting Cummerbund, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.

When & what style?
1865 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?
Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

This painting shows a man searching for something. He's looking through a stack of papers and envelopes. The detail that makes this work interesting is the way it seems to comment on everyday life in the 19th century, with the man's task being a common one. You can learn more about this style by looking at the work of artist: George Louis Palmella Busson Du Maurier (British, 1834–1896).

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Portrait of George Louis Palmella Busson Du Maurier
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.

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