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The Queen also spoke (mostly in German) to her daughters and other attendants about her grandchildren. At the end of the sitting, the Queen approved Bell-Smith’s work. This anecdotal episode demonstrated Bell-Smith’s influence and popularity in
Britain. Indeed, Bell-Smith contemplated moving to Britain in the 1890s. However, he decided to divide his time between Canada and Europe, continuing to paint until his death, becoming less active towards the end of his life.
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