Alfred Q. Collins (1855-1903): A Victorian Portraitist Capturing Delicate Moments Alfred Q. Collins was an American artist born in London, England in 1855 and tragically died in 1903. Though his life spanned a relatively brief period, Collins left an indelible mark on the landscape of Victorian British art, primarily through his masterful portraits—particularly ‘Mrs. Alfred Q. Collins,’ a stunning depiction that exemplifies the aesthetic sensibilities of his era. His work speaks to a fascination with capturing fleeting expressions and subtle nuances of human emotion within meticulously rende…