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Sarah Bernhardt persuades The Prince of Wales to have Jules Bastien-Lepage paint his portrait. The physical barrier of the English Channel terrifies Jules, almost as much as his friends overestimation of his abilities.

How does a French Republican paint a man who is both the leader of the Masonic movement and future King of England, Emperor of India?

When the choice is between a portrait commission for a future King and being at a ceremony to receive a Legion d'Honeur which is the priority for a Frenchman.

The portrait creates problems that linger long after the artist's death.

Neil Miley is a practicing artist as well as an author. Starting from writing articles for practical art magazines he has branched into producing historical fiction. Once the Bastien-Lepage Series is completed, an endpoint that has no set date, he will return to writing practical books on painting, and portraiture. Miley holds a Degree in Fine Art and Visual Culture as well as a Graduate Diploma in Training and Development Management.