Henry Bone
Henry Bone | |
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Portrait of Henry Bone by his son Henry Pierce Bone | |
| Born | 6 February 1755 |
| Died | 17 December 1834 (aged 79) |
| Nationality | British |
| Known for | oil portraits; enamel |
| Spouse | Elizabeth Vandermeulen |
| Children | Henry Pierce Bone Robert Trewick Bone Several others |
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Henry Bone RA (6 February 1755 – 17 December 1834) was an English enamel painter. By c. 1800 he had attracted royal patronage for his portrait miniatures This patronage continued throughout the reigns of three monarchs; George III, George IV and William IV. In his early career he worked as a porcelain and jewellry painter. He was elected a Royal Academician and produced the largest enamel paintings ever seen up to that time.