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Henry Marriott Paget
Born (1857-12-31)December 31, 1857
Clerkenwell, London, England
Died March 27, 1936(1936-03-27) (aged 78)
Hampstead, London, England
Known for Portraits and illustrations of historic events

Henry Marriott Paget RBA (1856–1936) was a talented British artist. He was known for his paintings and for drawing pictures for books and newspapers. He often signed his work with his initials, "HMP".

Henry worked alongside his brothers, Sidney Paget and Walter Paget. Together, they created many pictures for stories by famous author Arthur Conan Doyle.

Henry Paget's Artistic Creations

Henry Marriott Paget was a busy artist. He created many different types of art. He drew pictures for newspapers and books. He also painted portraits and historical scenes.

Pictures for Newspapers

Newspapers in Henry's time often used drawings to show readers what was happening. When news came from far away, like from a war, artists in London would redraw sketches or early photographs. This made them ready to be printed in papers like the Illustrated London News.

Henry Paget was very good at this. He would take rough drawings or photos sent by reporters. Then he would turn them into detailed illustrations. These pictures helped people understand events like the Greco-Turkish War (1897) and the Boer War.

  • Greek retreat from Domokos - Crown Prince Constantine and entourage

    Greek retreat from Domokos - Crown Prince Constantine and entourage

  • Boer War- soldiers in camp driving off a swarm of locusts with anything to hand. Halftone, c. 1900, after H. Paget. By Couresy of the Wellcome Collection

    Soldiers in camp driving off a swarm of locusts with anything to hand.

  • Boer War- soldiers in packed train carriages receive tea from women and children on the ground. Halftone, c.1900, after H. Paget after M. Ellis. By courtesy of Wellcome Collection

    Soldiers in packed train carriages receive tea from women and children on the ground. Form original photo by M Ellis

  • Boer War- a full military hospital ward housed in a church in Ladysmith, South Africa. Halftone, c.1900, after H. Paget after H. McCormick. by courtey of Wellcome Collection

    A full military hospital ward housed in a church in Ladysmith (original sketch by H McCormick)

From Sketches to Paintings

Sometimes, Henry would take these newspaper sketches even further. He would turn them into beautiful brush and wash drawings or watercolour paintings. These artworks gave a more detailed look at the events.

Here are some examples from the Boer War. These show how he turned quick sketches into finished art.

  • Boer War- removing the wounded after battle from Skion Kop. Brush and wash drawing by H.M.Paget, 1900. By courtesy of Wellcome Collection

    Removing the wounded after battle from Skion Kop

  • Boer War- British soldiers tending the wounded Boers after a battle at Potgieter's Drift. Watercolour by H.M. Paget, 1900. By courtesy of Wellcome Collection

    British soldiers tending the wounded Boers after a battle at Potgieter's Drift

  • Boer War- Major B Forde RAMC bandages a wounded man at Paardeberg Drift. Wash drawing with gouache by H. M. Paget, c.1900 Based on a photo by Reinhold Thistle-Courtesy of Wellcome Collection

    RAMC Officer bandages a wounded man at Paardeberg Drift (after a photo by Reinhold Thistle)

Painting Portraits and History

Besides his work as an illustrator, Henry Paget was also known for his paintings. He painted many portraits of people. He also created large paintings of important historical events. Sometimes, he even painted scenes from ancient Greek stories.

Illustrations for Books

Henry Paget illustrated over fifty books! His drawings helped bring stories to life for readers.

One of his famous works was for Arthur Conan Doyle's story, "Micah Clarke". This was published in 1890.

Pictures for The Black Arrow

Henry Paget also illustrated a popular adventure book called The Black Arrow. This story was written by Robert Louis Stevenson. It was first printed in a magazine called Young Folks in 1883. It was a huge hit!

Later, a company called Cassell & Co. published The Black Arrow as a book in 1888. It sold out very quickly. So, Cassell asked Henry Paget to create new illustrations for a special edition in 1891. The pictures below are from a later edition published in 1897.

  • 10 The burning torch he carried in his hand made him a better mark-Illustration by H. M. Paget (1856-1936) for The Black Arrow by RL Stevenson - courtesy of British Library

    The crossbow man aimed at the unsuspecting target

  • 02 The horse neighed and trampled-Illustration by H. M. Paget (1856-1936) for The Black Arrow by RL Stevenson - courtesy of British Library

    The horse neighed and upset the ferry

  • 03 Suddenly the leper sprang into the open and ran straight-Illustration by H. M. Paget (1856-1936) for The Black Arrow by RL Stevenson - courtesy of British Library

    The person dressed as a leper rushed into the open and attacked

  • 05 Here a few kept up the form of revelry-Illustration by H. M. Paget (1856-1936) for The Black Arrow by RL Stevenson - courtesy of British Library

    A few kept drinking and making merry

  • 06 The bridegroom lay stone dead; the bride had fainted-Illustration by H. M. Paget (1856-1936) for The Black Arrow by RL Stevenson - courtesy of British Library

    The bride fainted after the bridegroom was killed by an arrow to the heart

  • 07 The Duke deliberately drew his sword and dubbed Richard a knight-Illustration by H. M. Paget (1856-1936) for The Black Arrow by RL Stevenson - courtesy of British Library

    The Duke dubs Richard a knight

  • 08 And there lies the lay of mine enemy-Illustration by H. M. Paget (1856-1936) for The Black Arrow by RL Stevenson - courtesy of British Library

    His enemy finally lies dead, pierced through the heart by an arrow

Images for kids

  • 7 Queen Anne's Gardens by Henry Marriott Paget 1882

    Painting of 7 Queen Anne's Gardens, London, 1882

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