Henry Marriott Paget: The Illustrator Who Captured Victorian Spirit Henry Marriott Paget (1856–1936) stands as a cornerstone of Victorian illustration, renowned for his meticulous depictions of historical events and portraits that cemented his place in artistic history. Born in London, Paget’s early life was marked by academic pursuits—he studied at Marlborough College and subsequently pursued art studies at the Royal Academy, where he honed his skills under luminaries like Frederic Leighton and Joseph Noel Paton. This formative period instilled within him a profound appreciation for classic…