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

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.

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

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.