George Engleheart: A Regency Miniature Maestro George Engleheart (1750–1829) stands as a pivotal figure in the annals of English portrait miniature painting, cementing his place alongside luminaries like Richard Cosway and John Smart during the opulent reign of George III. Born in Kew, Surrey, on October 26th, 1750, Engleheart’s artistic journey began amidst humble beginnings – his father, Francis Englehart, a German plaster modeller who had emigrated to England as a child, instilled in him an appreciation for craftsmanship and detail. Surrounded by six brothers, the family name was subseque…