1874 was the year that DGR's close friendship with Watts-Dunton was established. The latter performed a number of personal services for DGR during the year and he was deeply grateful for the help and thoughtfulness. That this portrait was done that year is not surprising.
This collection contains 2 texts and images, including:
National Portrait Gallery chalk drawing
Scholarly Commentary
Introduction
1874 was the year that DGR's close friendship with Watts-Dunton was established. The latter performed a number of personal services for DGR during the year and he was deeply grateful for the help and thoughtfulness. That this portrait was done that year is not surprising.