William Ernest Henley
(1849-1903), Poet and writerSitter in 7 portraits
Poet, dramatist and critic; disabled from the age of twelve, Henry suffered from tuberculosis of the bone which resulted in the amputation of his left leg below the knee. Henley edited various magazines and occupied a prominent place in the nineties movement. A friend and collaborator of Robert Louis Stevenson, he wrote prolifically on literature and art, championing Whistler and introducing Rodin's work to the English public.
by Harry Furniss
pen and ink, 1880s-1900s
NPG 3586
by Francis Dodd
pastel, 1900
NPG 4420
by George Charles Beresford
vintage print, 14 March 1903
NPG x18410
William Ernest Henley ('Men of the Day. No. 551.')
by Sir Leslie Ward
chromolithograph, published in Vanity Fair 26 November 1892
NPG D44622
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