A helpful comment from a fellow collector who owns a portrait by this artist has now clarified the artist's name. There appeared to be two names on the front of this miniature portrait, but it is now believed there is just one which reads J Newman Holroyd R B N.
There seems to be little known about him, but his full name appears to be John Newman Holroyd. Blattel mentions him as being active around 1903-1905 in Newport, Isle of Wight. Also a portrait signed by this artist and dated 1916 was sold in 1999. Judging by the case work, this miniature would seem to have been painted around 1910.
The identity of the clergyman is unknown. 181
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