William Henry Powis Explained

William Henry Powis (1808–1836) was a British wood engraver. He was regarded as one of the best in the profession in his day.[1] His early death at age 28, according to William James Linton, was caused by consumption.[2]

Life

Powis was born in London, and trained by George Wilmot Bonner. He then worked for John Jackson, who may have published some of Powis's wood-engravings as his own.[2]

Works

Powis's wood-engravings appeared as illustrations in:

Notes

Attribution

Notes and References

  1. Powis, William Henry. 46.
  2. 22672. Powis, William Henry. Susanna. Avery-Quash. Susanna Avery-Quash.