Edward Poynter

Born in Paris in 1836 to an architect father, Edward John Poynter quickly returned to Britain with his family. His early education was interrupted by ill health, leading him to spend winters in warmer climates like Madeira and Rome. It was in Rome in 1853 that a pivotal meeting with Frederick Leighton, a celebrated painter, profoundly influenced the young Poynter. This encounter solidified his artistic ambitions, leading him to study at Leigh's Academy and the Royal Academy…