Hubert von Herkomer was a prominent member of the Royal Academy, Royal Water-Colour Society, and the Royal Engravers. He left Bavaria for Southampton in 1857, and studied at the Royal College of Art, London.

Herkomer was equally well received for his paintings, sculptures and etchings. In this latter medium he was a tireless experimenter, and he became accomplished in all forms of original graphic art. He founded and directed the Herkomer School of Art at Bushey, Herfordshire (1883-1904), and was the Slade Professor of Art at Oxford University from 1885 to 1894.

Herkomer as well wrote a great deal upon the arts. His most famous books include Etchings and Mezzotint Engraving, which was published in 1892, and his a...