George Engleheart

Born in Kew, Surrey, in 1750, George Engleheart rose to become one of England's most celebrated portrait miniaturists, a contemporary of esteemed artists like Richard Cosway and Sir Joshua Reynolds. Engleheart's artistic journey began at the Royal Academy Schools in 1769, where he honed his skills under the tutelage of George Barret and Sir Joshua Reynolds himself. By 1773, he had established his own practice in London, embarking on a career that would span decades and produ…