Scharf, George, 1820-1895 (English art critic, illustrator, and director of the National Portrait Gallery)

Scope and Contents Two autograph letters signed from George Scharf to an unnamed daughter of Leonard Horner, [London], 1877.: “The picture has arrived here in perfect condition. It is a very admirable specimen of the artist’s powers, and I feel sure that the Trustees will have great satisfaction in adding it to the collection. Your father’s note at the back will be carefully cherished and quoted in the catalogue now in the course of preparation [...]” (June 26). The said picture is the portrait of Leonard...