Joseph Holland Tringham: A Victorian Illustrator's Tragic Tale Early Life and Naval Beginnings Born: October 10, 1861, in Hammersmith, United Kingdom. Joseph Holland Tringham’s early life took an unexpected turn when he joined the Royal Navy. He possessed a natural talent for sketching and frequently created caricatures of his colleagues. Unfortunately, his artistic endeavors led to his dismissal from the navy after his superior officer became the subject of one of his satirical drawings. Rise as an Illustrator Despite this setback, Tringham pursued a career as an illustrator,…