Mary Anne Knight: A Delicate Touch in Miniature Portraiture Mary Anne Knight (1776 – 1851) represents a beacon of understated artistry within the Regency landscape of English miniature painting—a testament to sensitivity and precision that secured her place as one of the era’s foremost practitioners. Born in Tenterden, Kent, she descended from a lineage deeply rooted in artistic heritage, swiftly establishing herself as a master of capturing youthful innocence with breathtaking delicacy. Her union with Andrew Plimer in 1803 amplified her influence within London's artistic milieu, nurturing a…