Henry Wallis

Henry Wallis was a British Pre-Raphaelite painter known for his dramatic and emotionally charged historical and literary scenes. His most famous work, The Death of Chatterton, exemplifies his poetic style and attention to detail. Wallis’s art often explores themes of tragedy and romanticism, with a focus on light and color that reflects Pre-Raphaelite ideals. Beyond painting, he was also an art collector and writer, contributing to the Victorian art world’s cultural discourse.