About John William Bailey
Lived 1831 – 1914 (aged 83). John William Bailey was a painter.
John William Bailey (27 April 1831 – 20 May 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 his work is held in the V&A. He produced commissions for the Rajah of Kolapore, whilst that prince was visiting England. Bailey died aged eighty-three.
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British miniature painter (1831-1914)
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John William Bailey was born on 27 April 1831.
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John William Bailey died on 20 May 1914.
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John William Bailey was a painter.
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