Victoria Regina, by Henry Tanworth Wells, 1880 and 1887
Henry Tanworth Wells (British, 1828 – 1903) completed this painting in 1880. In Kensington Palace, 20 June 1837, Victoria learns that she has become queen of England. She wrote about this moment in her journal: “I was awoke at … Continue reading
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