John William Bailey

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John William Bailey (April 27, 1831May 20, 1914) was a British miniature painter. He was born in London the son of a tanner and was educated at Stratford-on-Avon.

Bailey received artistic training under William Essex, and executed portraits and enamels of dogs. His work was exhibited at the Royal Academy for three decades (1859 - 1889), and he produced commissions for the Rajah of Kolapore], whilst that prince was visiting England. Bailey died aged eighty-three.

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  • D.Foskett, A Dictionary of British Miniature Painters, Vol I, Faber & Faber Ltd, London (1972)