Henry Wallis: A Pre-Raphaelite Visionary of London Life Henry Wallis (1830–1916) remains a curiously overlooked figure in the pantheon of Victorian art, despite his significant contributions to the Pre-Raphaelite movement and his remarkable skill as a painter. Born in London amidst relative obscurity – his father’s name and occupation shrouded in mystery – Wallis’s artistic journey was one shaped by rigorous training, a deep fascination with detail, and an uncanny ability to capture the essence of both romanticism and urban life. He wasn't merely a painter; he was a collector, a writer, and…