I have visited the Bronte homestead
in Haworth England many times, with
classes and with my daughters and
have seen the portrait on the landing
of the famous Bronte sisters who
surround a painted-out blob in the
middle of the circular frame. Did
Branwell Bronte paint himself out?
Or a sister? Or someone later? I
Wonder how many family histories,
not so well known have painted
someone out?
This article appears in November 20-26, 2025.
