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Henry Tanworth Wells

1828–1903

Victoria Regina 1880
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Biography

Henry Tanworth Wells (14 December 1828 – 16 January 1903) was an English miniature and portrait painter. He was a member of the Pre-Raphaelite circle though he painted in the academic style.

His most popular painting was Victoria Regina, showing the young Queen Victoria receiving the news of her accession to the throne.

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    Henry Tanworth Wells
    1880
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