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The 1 Most Famous Henry Hoppner Meyer Paintings, Each One of a Kind
Updated November 2026 · ranked by our popularity score (searches, visits and orders for each work) · 1 works by Henry Hoppner Meyer in our catalogue
In short
George Dyer, with his dog, Daphne (1819) is the Henry Hoppner Meyer painting that draws the most eyes; the original belongs to the Fitzwilliam Museum. Among the 1 works of Henry Hoppner Meyer in our catalog, these 1 are the most famous, each a unique original presented with its year, its museum and the reason it endures.
1780 – 1847, Greater London
Most works: Fitzwilliam Museum
Top 10 paintings by Henry Hoppner Meyer, through the gallery's eye
The museums that keep Henry Hoppner Meyer's originals
The museum that holds the most of the paintings on this page.
| Museum | City | Works by Henry Hoppner Meyer | Paintings from this list |
|---|---|---|---|
 Fitzwilliam Museum |
1 | George Dyer, with his dog, Daphne |
Henry Hoppner Meyer across the years: the unique originals of each
All the dated Henry Hoppner Meyer originals shown here belong to a single year, 1819: they appear in order of fame.
Works per year
Pick a year to see its originals.
Henry Hoppner Meyer's paintings: questions for the gallery
What is the single most famous work of Henry Hoppner Meyer?Reveal the answer
George Dyer, with his dog, Daphne (1819).
At what age did Henry Hoppner Meyer create George Dyer, with his dog, Daphne?Reveal the answer
39 years old: George Dyer, with his dog, Daphne dates from 1819, and Henry Hoppner Meyer was born in 1780.
How many works by Henry Hoppner Meyer are known?Reveal the answer
Our catalog holds 1 works by Henry Hoppner Meyer.
Where can the most famous Henry Hoppner Meyer originals be seen?Reveal the answer
Mostly in Fitzwilliam Museum. The museum table above lists them all.
Henry Hoppner Meyer: a portrait of the artist
A Life in Portraiture and Engraving
Henry Hoppner Meyer was a British portrait painter and an engraver specializing in stipple and mezzotint. Born in London, he began his artistic journey at Christ’s Hospital, where he studied drawing under Benjamin Green. His formal training continued through a seven-year apprenticeship to the engraver Benjamin Smith, and he later refined his skills in engraving under Francesco Bartolozzi at the Royal Academy Schools.
His professional career saw him exhibiting small portrait-paintings at the Royal Academy starting in 1802. Beyond his paintings, he gained recognition for producing mezzotint and stipple engravings of prominent figures. His notable engraved portraits include:
In 1824, he became a founding member of the Society of British Artists, eventually serving as its President from 1828 to 1829.
Technique and Legacy
Meyer’s technical versatility allowed him to leave a mark on various mediums. His stipple engraving of Charles Lamb was displayed at the India Office between 1820 and 1850. He also achieved international recognition through his detailed portrait of D. Pedro as Regent of Portugal, a work printed for an edition of Portugal's second Constitution in 1832.
In his later years, Meyer operated a studio in Fitzrovia, London, where he took on private pupils in portraiture and stipple engraving. His students included Jane Waterhouse and Thomas Fairchild. His works are preserved in several significant institutions, including: