James Backhouse
1794–1869 (age 75)
Biography
James Backhouse, born in 1794, established himself as an illustrator whose keen eye captured the textures of both the British landscape and the everyday life of his era. His careful drawings served as windows into the natural world and the architectural heritage he treasured, bringing the quiet beauty of York and beyond to those who admired his work.
He spent his later years in York, encouraging younger artists and leaving behind a body of work that continues to charm readers, while his own journey concluded with burial at Abney Park Cemetery.