The Duchess of Devonshire (right), in morning cap and gown, makes tea for Fox and Sam House who sit side by side on a sofa (left). The duchess leans back in her chair, one hand on the tap of the urn, while she hands a cup to a footman who stands with a tray. Sam (left) has been served first; he sits stirring his tea and gazing adoringly at Fox (right), who playfully pats his bald head. A spaniel stands in front of them, begging. On the wall behind are two freely sketched whole length portraits: behind the duchess is Reynolds's portrait of her husband standing by his horse (as in BMSat 6546), the other is over the heads of House and Fox.  14 April 1784
<br>Hand-coloured etching
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<p>Print made by: Thomas Rowlandson
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<dl><dd>Published by: William Humphrey</dd></dl></div>
1784<div style="display: none;">date QS:P571,+1784-00-00T00:00:00Z/9</div>
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