Henry Holiday
1839–1927 (age 88)
Biography
Henry Holiday was a distinguished illustrator and artist whose visual contributions enhanced literature and design throughout the Victorian era. His technical proficiency and artistic sensibility made him a sought-after illustrator for significant literary and commercial projects of his time.
Holiday's work demonstrated the integration of fine art principles with commercial illustration, establishing him as a respected figure in both fields. His cremation at Golders Green Crematorium in 1927 marked the passing of an artist whose illustrations enriched the cultural heritage of his generation.