Vanity Fair; Military and Navy; ‘Jim’, Major-General the Hon. James MacDonald, April 1, 1876 1876

This is a portrait of Major-General the Hon. James MacDonald by James Tissot, part of his series of "Vanity Fair" cartoons. Created in 1876, it is a detailed depiction of MacDonald in his military uniform. The use of watercolor and a focus on fine detail, particularly in the clothing and facial features, are characteristic of Tissot's style. The image is a stylized representation, conveying a sense of formality and grandeur appropriate for a high-ranking military official. The cartoon was likely commissioned as part of the magazine's popular series of caricatures of notable figures in British society.