A Delicate Touch in Miniature Portraiture Mary Anne Knight (1776 – 1851) stands as a testament to the quiet brilliance of English miniature painting during the Regency era. Born in London, the daughter of a merchant, she emerged from a family steeped in tradition and quickly established herself as one of the foremost practitioners of her craft—capturing the innocence and beauty of children’s faces with unparalleled sensitivity. While…