Marcus B. (Marcus Bourne) Huish

Born in 1845, Marcus Bourne Huish was an English lawyer, writer, and editor. Alongside his legal career, he became known for writing about art and for taking a particular interest in Japan and Japanese decorative traditions.

He is best remembered for books such as Japan and Its Art, which explored Japanese life and art for British readers in the late 19th century. He also served as editor of The Year's Art, an important annual survey of the art world that helped document exhibitions, artists, and cultural trends of the period.

Huish died in 1921. Today, he is remembered as one of the energetic popularizers who helped shape English-speaking interest in Japanese art during the years when Japonisme was leaving a strong mark on Western taste.