Stanley Lees Giffard and his family

Sittersback to top

• Stanley Lees Giffard (1788-1858), Journalist. Sitter in 1 portrait.
• Hardinge Stanley Giffard, 1st Earl of Halsbury (1823-1921), Judge. Sitter associated with 29 portraits.

Artistback to top

• Unknown artist. Artist associated with 6232 portraits.

This portraitback to top

Called to the bar in 1811, Stanley Lees Giffard went on to become the first editor of the Standard (later The Evening Standard) in 1827, and of the St James's Chronicle. His son Hardinge, who stands before the table in this portrait, was also called to the bar and rose quickly in his profession. Knighted in 1875, he was later made lord chancellor (1885-6; 1886-92 and 1895-1905). This family portrait shows Stanley Lees Giffard with his second wife, Mary Anne.

Linked publicationsback to top

• Saywell, David; Simon, Jacob, Complete Illustrated Catalogue, 2004, p. 730

Subjects & Themesback to top

• Bodelwyddan Castle
• Carpets and textiles
• Children
• Eating and drinking
• Family portraits
• Group portraits