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 formal education at the prestigious Royal Academy of Arts in London, beginning in 1796, provided him with the technical rigor necessary to master one of the mos…