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Anne Mee
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Self-portrait (around 1795)
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Anne Foldsone
1765 |
| Died | May 28, 1851 (aged 85–86) London, United Kingdom
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| Nationality | British |
| Education | Madame Pomier's school |
| Known for | Miniaturist |
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Joseph Mee
(m. 1793) |
Anne Mee, born Anne Foldsone (1765–1851), was a very talented English artist. She was known for painting tiny, detailed portraits called miniatures. She created many beautiful artworks in the late 1700s and early 1800s.
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About Anne Mee's Life
Anne was the oldest child of John Foldsone. She went to Madame Pomier's school in London. Anne started painting when she was just 12 years old. She even got lessons from a famous painter named George Romney.
After her father passed away in 1784, Anne used her painting skills to help support her family. This shows how important her art was. She sometimes showed her paintings at the Royal Academy in London between 1815 and 1837. Anne Mee died in Hammersmith on May 28, 1851.
Anne Mee's Family
In 1793, Anne Foldsone married Joseph Mee. He was a lawyer from Ireland. They had six children together. One of their sons, Arthur Patrick Mee, became an architect. He also showed his work at the Royal Academy.
Anne Mee's Art Career
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As a young artist, Anne Mee became popular with royalty and important families. Even Horace Walpole, a famous writer, mentioned her in his letters. He wrote that she was at Windsor Castle painting portraits of the princesses.
The Prince Regent (who later became King George IV) hired Anne Mee. She painted many portraits of fashionable ladies for him. Many of these beautiful paintings went to Windsor Castle. Some of her portraits were even turned into prints for popular magazines. These included Court Magazine and La Belle Assemblée.
In 1812, Anne Mee planned to publish a series of her paintings. It was called Gallery of Beauties of the Court of George III. It was meant to show off her best portraits. However, only one part of this series was ever released.
Selected Works by Anne Mee
Anne Mee created many miniature portraits. These tiny paintings often showed important people of her time. Here are a few examples of the types of people she painted:
- Mrs. Mary Robinson (around 1790)
- Princess Amelia (around 1791-1899)
- Her own self-portrait (around 1795)
- Lady Jersey (around 1800-1850)
- Anne Katherine MacDonnell, 2nd Countess of Antrim (around 1817-1818)
- Susan, Lady Carbery (1828)
- Harriet Elizabeth Georgiana Howard, Countess Gower (around 1828)
Publications of Anne Mee's Work
Anne Mee's art was featured in books and magazines. One important publication was:
- The Portrait Gallery of Distinguished Females, Including Beauties of the Courts of George IV. and William IV. This was a two-volume book published in London in 1833.
