John Philipps Emslie

1839–1913 (age 74)

Biography

John Philipps Emslie captured Britain’s landscapes and antiquities through delicate, observant illustration, rendering townscapes, ruins, and natural scenes with a fidelity that made them valuable reference for scholars and an inspiration to artists.

He shared his craft as an educator and drew attention to the beauty of his surroundings, and the calm quiet of Highgate Cemetery keeps company with his thoughtful images of the world.

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