Ozias Humphry: A Master of Miniature and Pastel in the Age of Elegance Ozias Humphry, a name perhaps less familiar than those of Gainsborough or Reynolds, nevertheless stands as a pivotal figure in 18th-century English portraiture. Born in Honiton, Devon, in 1742, his life was one of artistic evolution, marked by both remarkable talent and persistent challenges – most notably, encroaching blindness that ultimately shaped the very nature of his work. Humphry’s journey from humble beginnings to Royal Academy membership offers a fascinating glimpse into the patronage system and evolving aesthet…