Frederick Lawson

XL

Mentioned as one of the students at Gravier's restaurant during lunch.

XLI

Lawson passionately defends Manet's Olympia and argues about art with the others.

XLII

Lawson introduces Philip to Cronshaw and the artistic milieu of the Quarter, showing impatience with Cronshaw's slow start.

XLIII

Lawson dismisses Fanny Price as an 'ill-tempered slut' and avoids Foinet's critiques.

XLIV

Struggles to find a mistress in Paris, envies Flanagan's success, and chaffs Philip about Fanny Price.

XLV

Influenced by Cronshaw's ideas; describes Cronshaw's filthy apartment and mistress with relish.

XLVI

Lawson suggests sharing a studio and teaches Philip, provoking Fanny Price's jealousy.

XLVII

Lawson is in a relationship with Ruth Chalice; his paintings are accepted at the Salon, and he co-hosts a party with Philip.

XLVIII

Lawson paints a portrait of Miss Chalice and receives criticism from Clutton.

XLIX

Attends Fanny Price's funeral.

The Doubt of a Painter

Lawson's instinctive appreciation of art contrasts with Philip's intellectual approach, and his success at the Salon deepens Philip's insecurity.

LXV

Now living in London, shares news of Paris friends, his affair with Ruth Chalice, and Cronshaw's decline. Gives Philip Cronshaw's Persian rug.

LXVI

Arranges a luncheon-party where Philip meets Norah Nesbit.

LXVII

Spends summer at Poole, shows sketches, and joins Philip and Hayward at the tavern.

LXVIII

Recognizes Griffiths's charm and is eager to paint him.

LXXII

Mentioned as a friend in Paris whom Philip plans to visit with Mildred.

LXXVII

Mentioned as being abroad; Philip cannot find him.

LXXIX

Lawson visits Philip's new rooms and mentions running into Norah, prompting Philip to seek her out.

LXXXII

Writes to Philip about Cronshaw's situation and Paris news.

LXXXV

Sends a wreath for Cronshaw's funeral but does not attend.

XCII

Also at the tavern, profited from the stock tip, pleased with his recent success as a portrait painter.

XCIV

Visits Philip during his recovery in the hospital ward.

XCVI

Mentioned as the host of the evening Philip attended, where they talked animatedly.

XCVII

His portrait of Philip is cut crossways by Mildred during her destruction of the flat.

XCIX

Philip briefly borrows five pounds from Lawson but returns it untouched out of shame.

C

Lends Philip half a sovereign, though he himself has little money.

CVI

Lawson meets Philip by chance on Regent Street and tries to reconnect.

CXVI

Philip sees Lawson in Piccadilly but avoids him, feeling their friendship has run its course.