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Robert Huskisson
A Visionary of the Victorian Fairy Realm: The Life and Art of Robert Huskisson Robert Huskisson, a name perhaps less immediately recognizable than his Pre-Raphaelite contemporaries, nevertheless occupies a unique and enchanting position within 19th-century British art. Born in Langar, Nottinghamshire, around 1820 – records are somewhat sparse regarding the precise date – Huskisson emerged as a significant figure specializing in fairy p
aintings during the Victorian era, a time captivated by folklore, romanticism, and an increasing fascination with the unseen world. Initially christened Robert Locking Huskinson, he and his brother Leonard adopted the simpler spelling of “Huskisson” upon their move to London in 1839, marking a deliberate step towards establishing their artistic identities. The foundation for their artistic pursuits was laid by their father, Henry Huski…