Vanity Fair Caricature “of Muckross” (Lord William Hay) by ‘Spy’ 1876

"of Muckross" (Major Henry "Harry" Arthur Herbert (1840–1901))
By 'Spy' (Sir Leslie Matthew Ward (1851–1922))
Original Chromolithograph
Printed on wove paper
Published in "Vanity Fair" by Vincent Brooks, Day & Son Ltd
London, 1876

Measures:-
44 cm x 34 cm (framed)

A portrait of the Irish landowner soldier and Liberal politician Major Henry Arthur Herbert (1840–1901), MP for Kerry 1866–1880 . Lettered beneath the image "of Muckross" and with the publication details "VANITY FAIR" top left; "June. 24 1876" top right; "Vincent Brooks, Day & Son Lt.d Lith." lower left. Signed with Leslie Ward's "Spy" signature (within the image).

Originally appeared as Vanity Fair "Statesmen. No. 227 - Mr Henry Arthur Herbert of Muckross, M.P.". The original accompanying text has been retained to the backboard.