Henry Marriott Paget: Victorian Illustrator Who Captured the Spirit of His Time Henry Marriott Paget (1856–1936) remains a pivotal figure in Victorian illustration, celebrated for his painstaking recreations of historical events and portraits that secured his place as one of Britain’s most respected artists. Born in London, Paget's formative years were shaped by rigorous academic pursuits—he attended Marlborough College before embarking on formal art studies at the Royal Academy, where he honed his skills under influential masters such as Frederic Leighton and Joseph Noel Paton. This exposur…