Henry Tanworth Wells

Henry Tanworth Wells
Wells c. 1878
Born(1828-12-14)14 December 1828
Marylebone, London, England
Died(1903-01-16)16 January 1903 (aged 74)
Kensington, London, England
EducationLancing College
Known forPortraits, miniatures
Notable workVictoria Regina
MovementAcademic
ElectedRoyal Academy

Henry Tanworth Wells RA (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.

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