The Faithful Friend, Portrait of Mrs Maguire, with her Son John James

William Giller (1805-1868), after Thomas Lawrence (1769-1830), etching, mezzotint, 1846

This little print reproduces a painting with a diameter of 160 centimetres. It was exhibited in 1806 under the neutral title A Fancy Picture. However, it was soon recognized as a portrait of the mistress of the marquis of Abercorn, with their little boy. The title of the print The Faithful Friend refers to their huge newfoundland in the foreground.

  • Artwork typeprint
  • Object numberRP-P-1897-A-19380
  • Dimensionsheight 307 mm x width 236 mm