Harry Furniss

Born in Wexford, Ireland, in 1854, Harry Furniss became one of the best-known illustrators and cartoonists of his day. He worked for leading British papers and magazines, including Punch, and built a reputation for fast, expressive drawing and a talent for catching both character and comedy.

Furniss illustrated a wide range of books and is especially associated with humorous and fantastical writing. He is often remembered by modern readers for his illustrations to Lewis Carroll's Sylvie and Bruno, as well as for the many caricatures and political cartoons that made him a familiar name in Victorian Britain.

Later in life he also wrote about his own experiences in art and publishing, leaving behind a vivid picture of literary and journalistic London. He died in 1925, but his drawings still stand out for their movement, detail, and mischievous charm.