A Miniature Master of the Victorian Era The delicate artistry of Samuel John Stump (c. 1779 – 1863) offers a window into the refined sensibilities of the English Regency and early Victorian periods. Born in the picturesque setting of Corsham, Wiltshire, Stump was destined for a life entwined with the arts. As the youngest son of John and Betty Stump, his path was paved by a familial connection to the cultural pulse of the nation. His…