The Children of Benjamin and Elizabeth Mayson
1 portrait by Henry Dorling
The Children of Benjamin and Elizabeth Mayson
attributed to Henry Dorling
watercolour, 1848
14 1/8 in. x 11 3/4 in. (359 mm x 298 mm)
Bequeathed by Mrs Beeton's granddaughter, Marjorie Kilby (née Beeton), 1982
Primary Collection
NPG 5473
Sittersback to top
- Isabella Mary Beeton (née Mayson) (1836-1865), Author of the 'Book of Household Management'. Sitter in 3 portraits. Identify
- Elizabeth Ann Mayson (1838-1927), Sister of Mrs Beeton. Sitter in 1 portrait. Identify
- Esther Mayson (1841-1931), Sister of Mrs Beeton. Sitter in 1 portrait. Identify
- John Mayson (1839-1871), Brother of Mrs Beeton. Sitter in 1 portrait. Identify
Artistback to top
- Henry Dorling (died 1873), Clerk of the course at Epsom Downs Racecourse. Artist or producer associated with 1 portrait.
Linked publicationsback to top
- Ribeiro, Aileen; Blackman, Cally, A Portrait of Fashion: Six Centuries of Dress at the National Portrait Gallery, 2015, p. 21
- Saywell, David; Simon, Jacob, Complete Illustrated Catalogue, 2004, p. 725
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Diane Stewart
16 February 2018, 17:56
Yes. I can help you ! My ancestor Henry Dorling, whose wife, Emily, died leaving him with 4 children. Married Elizabeth Mayson (nee Jerram) in 1843. She has 3 daughters (the eldest being Isabella, the future Mrs. Beeton) and a son by her late husband Benjamin Mayson. it is these 4 children who are pictured above. as a point of interest Henry and Elizabeth went on to have a further 13 children. He was the first Clerk of the Course in 1840 (Epsom Racecourse). he housed the children under the Grandstand !