Henry Tanworth Wells

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. Provided by Wikipedia