Samuel V. Homan: A Victorian Miniature Maestro Samuel V. Homan (1843-1916) stands as a singular figure in the annals of Victorian art, celebrated primarily for his exquisite miniature portraits—a genre that captured the essence of aristocratic life and familial intimacy during an era defined by meticulous detail and sentimental emotion. Born in Boston, Massachusetts, Homan’s artistic journey began with a fascination for poetry and literature, nurtured under the mentorship of Bernard de Voto at Harvard College, where he absorbed influences from Midwestern writers and championed the notion tha…