Magazine illustration commissioned for The People’s Friend.
About This Artwork
This illustration was commissioned for The People’s Friend magazine,
created to accompany a short-form narrative published as part of the magazine’s regular fiction pages.
The artwork was illustrated by Gerard Fay for a commissioned story produced for editorial publication.
Original Commission Context
Publication: The People’s Friend
Story Format: Magazine Short Story
Theme: A helping hand
Mood: Gentle attraction
Season: Summer
Plot: Set in 1830, John works the land, making sure the harvest is in for the winter. But sabotage is afoot, and his sweetheart is blamed…
Characters & Scene
Narrator: A woman in her early twenties, working in a London coffee house, dressed in period apron, cap, and working attire
Master Delafield: An architect’s assistant in his mid-twenties, dressed in smart daytime clothing
The illustration depicts the pair together against the backdrop of a lively London coffee house, capturing a moment of optimism amid suspicion and unrest.
Format & Download
High-resolution digital artwork
Supplied as a print-ready image file
Digitally delivered immediately on purchase
Usage & Licensing
This artwork is available for private purchase, reference, and licensed reuse.
Purchasing this artwork does not transfer publication rights.
Any form of publication — including print, digital, or commercial release — requires prior written permission from the artist.
Original publication rights for the commissioned story remain with The People’s Friend.
All artwork copyright and licensing permissions are retained by Gerard Fay.
