Who painted How Not to Play the Game?

How Not to Play the Game was painted by George Louis Palmella Busson Du Maurier in 1865.

Where can I see How Not to Play the Game?

How Not to Play the Game is held by Cleveland Museum of Art.

What movement is How Not to Play the Game?

How Not to Play the Game is associated with Impressionism.

Can I buy a print of How Not to Play the Game?

Museum-quality prints of How Not to Play the Game are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

How Not to Play the Game

George Louis Palmella Busson Du Maurier , 1865

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.

Accession no.: 1924.387
Credit line: Dudley P. Allen Fund

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.