Anna Mee, self-portrait

Anna Mee, born Foldsone (about 1771-1851)
Self-portrait
About 1795
Watercolour on ivory
Museum no. P.12-1962
Given by Mrs Fuller in accordance with the wishes of her late husband, The Reverend Arthur R. Fuller, grandson of the artist.

Anna Foldsone supported her mother and eight brothers and sisters painting miniatures after her father's death. Her husband only agreed to her continuing to paint professionally if she had no male sitters.