John Hassall: A Pioneer of British Illustration and Poster Art John Hassall (1868 – 1948) stands as a significant figure in the history of British illustration and poster design, particularly during the Edwardian and interwar periods. Born in Walmer, Kent, his artistic journey began with formal education at Worthing’s Newton Abbot College and Heidelberg’s Neuenheim College, experiences that instilled a foundational understanding of academic art principles. Despite twice failing to gain admission to Sandhurst Military Academy, Hassall pursued an unconventional path by emigrating to Manitoba,…