Du Maurier Collection

Queuing at the Haymarket in 1895 for the first night of Trilby starring Tree (photo)
558027 Queuing at the Haymarket in 1895 for the first night of Trilby starring Tree (photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Letter with Drawing of Whistler Menacing Du Maurier, 1894
2971515 Letter with Drawing of Whistler Menacing Du Maurier, 1894 (pen & brown ink on blue wove paper, with embossed printing) by Du Maurier

Inside Jamaica Inn, 1952. Creator: Shirley Markham
Inside Jamaica Inn, 1952. Woman cleaning glasses, drunk men. Illustration for " Jamaica Inn" by Daphne du Maurier

Tor, 1952. Creator: Shirley Markham
Tor, 1952. Illustration for " Jamaica Inn" by Daphne du Maurier. Shirley Markham (1931-1999) studied Graphic Design and Illustration at Central School of Art in London from 1950-1952

Men with horse, 1952. Creator: Shirley Markham
Men with horse, 1952. Illustration for " Jamaica Inn" by Daphne du Maurier. Shirley Markham (1931-1999) studied Graphic Design

Horses drinking, 1952. Creator: Shirley Markham
Horses drinking, 1952. Illustration for " Jamaica Inn" by Daphne du Maurier. Shirley Markham (1931-1999) studied Graphic Design

Jamaica Inn, 1952. Creator: Shirley Markham
Jamaica Inn, 1952. Illustration for " Jamaica Inn" by Daphne du Maurier. Shirley Markham (1931-1999) studied Graphic Design

Varnishing Day at the Royal Academy, 1877. Artist: George Du Maurier
Varnishing Day at the Royal Academy, 1877. From the 19th June 1877 edition of Punch Magazine

Gerald Du Maurier (1873-1934), English actor and theatre manager, early 20th century. Artist: Foulsham and Banfield
Gerald Du Maurier (1873-1934), English actor and theatre manager, early 20th century

Sir Gerald du Maurier, British actor-manager, 1926. Artist: Alick P F Ritchie
Sir Gerald du Maurier, British actor-manager, 1926. Portrait of Sir Gerald Hubert Edward Busson du Maurier (1873-1934), father of Daphne

George Du Maurier, British writer and artist, c1890. Du Maurier (1834-96) French-born English illustrator, cartoonist and novelist

George Du Maurier, British writer and artist, c1895. Artist: W&D Downey
George Du Maurier, British writer and artist, c1895. Du Maurier (1834-1896) French-born English illustrator, cartoonist and novelist

Front cover of Trilby by George Du Maurier, 1894. Artist: George Du Maurier
Front cover of Trilby by George Du Maurier, 1894. The figure shown is the eponymous heroine, Trilby who, under hypnosis by Svengali, became a famous singer

Where Ignorance is Bliss, 1868. Artist: George Du Maurier
Where Ignorance is Bliss, 1868. Invasion of privacy by a seaside camera obscura (left). Theodore thinks he has found a private spot where he can woo Emily

Why Shouldn t Girton Rink, When Cambridge Rows?, 1876. Artist: George Du Maurier
Why Shouldn t Girton Rink, When Cambridge Rows?, 1876 Lady students from Girton College on the towpath waving to crews rowing on the river Cam

Rink to me only with thine eyes, 1876. Artist: George Du Maurier
Rink to me only with thine eyes, 1876. The increasing popularity of roller-skates perhaps gave romantic young couples a better opportunity to be together without chaperones

DRAWN BY GEORGE DU MAURIER, THE PARTY. George Louis Palmella Busson du Maurier, French born, British artist and cartoonist, 1834-1896, 1888 engraving

TRILBY, c1896. Frank Rolleston as the Laird O Cockpen in an stage adaptation of George Du Mauriers novel Trilby. Photograph by Bakers Art Gallery, c1896

DRAWN BY GEORGE DU MAURIER, THE PARTY. George Louis Palmella Busson du Maurier, French born, British artist and cartoonist, 1834-1896, 1888 engraving

1868 Punch cartoon of mammoth nightmare
Cartoon from Punch December 1868 by Du Maurier. The legend to the cartoon notes that Louis Figuier (author of " La Terre avant le Deluge" 1862 which had been recently translated to English)

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"du Maurier: A Captivating Tale of Art, Theatre, and Intrigue" Step back in time to 1895 at the Haymarket Theatre, where eager theatergoers queue for the first night of "Trilby, " a mesmerizing play starring Tree. The anticipation is palpable as they await an evening filled with drama and enchantment. In 1894, a letter surfaces adorned with a drawing by Whistler depicting him menacing du Maurier. This intriguing correspondence hints at a mysterious connection between these two artistic giants, leaving us wondering about the nature of their relationship. Fast forward to 1952 inside Jamaica Inn, captured beautifully by Shirley Markham's lens. We witness scenes that transport us to another era - men on horseback traversing rugged terrain while horses quench their thirst from nearby streams. Amidst this picturesque backdrop, we are startled by the sight of a woman being abducted - an enigma that begs for answers. Markham's evocative images also take us behind the scenes at Varnishing Day in 1877 at the Royal Academy. Here we catch a glimpse of George Du Maurier himself amidst fellow artists preparing their masterpieces for public display. His presence among these creative minds speaks volumes about his own artistic prowess. The captivating world of theatre comes alive through portraits capturing Gerald Du Maurier's charismatic persona as an English actor-manager during the early 20th century. Foulsham and Banfield's photograph immortalizes his talent and influence within British theater circles. Sir Gerald du Maurier continues to captivate our imagination in another portrait from 1926 by Alick P F Ritchie. His commanding presence exudes confidence and charm – qualities that undoubtedly contributed to his success as both an actor and manager. Finally, we encounter George Du Maurier himself - renowned writer and artist extraordinaire - depicted in a snapshot from around 1890.