Arthur Fitzwilliam Tait: A Pioneer of Wildlife Painting Arthur Fitzwilliam Tait (1819-1905) stands as a significant figure in Victorian British art, particularly celebrated for his meticulous depictions of wildlife and idyllic landscapes. Born in Liverpool, England, Tait’s early life was marked by hardship following his father's bankruptcy, fostering within him a lifelong fascination with animals – an interest that would profoundly sh…