Artist

Henry Tanworth Wells

Portrait of Henry Tanworth Wells
Portrait of Henry Tanworth Wells

British, 1828–1903

Henry Tanworth Wells was a British Academic Art artist. 2 works are cataloged here, principally at National Library of Wales. Henry Tanworth Wells was born in Marylebone.

Henry Tanworth Wells (14 December 1828 – 16 January 1903) was an English 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, of which he made two versions: 1877 Tate, and 1887, Royal Collection, showing the young Queen Victoria receiving the news of her accession to the throne.

Works by Henry Tanworth Wells

Collections represented

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