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

William Giller (mentioned on object), 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

Discover more

more by William Giller

Willem III aan de schouder gewond bij de slag aan de Boyne, 1690

William Giller (mentioned on object), 1829-11-02

Willem III aan de schouder gewond bij de slag aan de Boyne, 1690

Portret van Philip Yorke, gekleed als ridder van de Orde van de Kousenband

William Giller (mentioned on object), 1836

Portret van Philip Yorke, gekleed als ridder van de Orde van de Kousenband

Portret van Julia Peel

William Giller (mentioned on object), 1836

Portret van Julia Peel

Identification

  • Title(s)

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

  • Object type

  • Object number

    RP-P-1897-A-19380

  • Description

    Mogelijk is dit een portret van Constantine Maguire en haar zoon John James Hamilton, later Arthur Fitzjames.

  • Inscriptions / marks

    collector's mark: Lugt 2228

Creation

  • Creation

    • printmaker: William Giller (mentioned on object)
    • after painting by Thomas Lawrence (mentioned on object)
    • publisher: Henry Graves & Co. (mentioned on object), London

  • Dating

    1846

  • Search further with

Material and technique

  • Dimensions

    height 307 mm x width 236 mm

This work is about

  • Subject

Acquisition and rights

Persistent URL

Questions?

Do you spot a mistake? Or do you have information about the object? Let us know!