author
Keith Henderson
1883–1982
Best known as a Scottish painter and illustrator, this versatile artist also wrote and illustrated books of his own, bringing a designer’s eye and a traveler’s curiosity to the page. His work moved easily between landscapes, war scenes, posters, and richly imagined book art.
1 Audiobook
Letters to Helen: Impressions of an Artist on the Western Front
by Keith Henderson
About the author
Born in 1883, Keith Henderson built a long and varied career as a Scottish painter, illustrator, and author-illustrator. He studied art in London and Paris, and became known for work in both oils and watercolours, as well as for memorable book illustration and poster design.
His career stretched across much of the 20th century. He served as a war artist in both the First and Second World Wars, and he also produced posters for major public bodies including London Transport and the Empire Marketing Board. Alongside that public work, he illustrated books by writers such as W. H. Hudson and E. R. Eddison, showing a style that could be both decorative and atmospheric.
Henderson also published books of his own, combining writing and image-making in a way that feels especially appealing for readers who enjoy illustrated nonfiction and artful storytelling. He died in 1982, leaving behind a body of work that connects fine art, design, and the illustrated book.