Henry Tanworth Wells (1828–1903): A Quiet Master of Victorian Portraiture Henry Tanworth Wells was an English miniature and portrait painter who quietly established himself as a respected figure within the Pre-Raphaelite movement, despite adhering to a more academically grounded style. Born in London on December 14, 1828, he descended from a family with mercantile roots—his father, Henry Tanworth Wells (senior), was a merchant—and his upbringing instilled in him a disciplined approach to artistic pursuits. Educated at Lancing College, Sussex, Wells began honing his craft early, demonstrating…