Rainey, William (1852-1936) by Scholes, Robert

William Rainey (1852 – 1936) He was born in London and studied at the Royal College of Art and the Royal Academy Schools. Known primarily as an illustrator, he was also a painter, mainly in water colors. He illustrated books by Dickens and Henty, among others. He lived in Eastbourne.

Detail of Illustration for Mary McGregor’s Story of France, showing Joan of Arc
—Rainey, William

 

Just Landed (Jewish Immigrants in London)
—Rainey, William

 

Petronella (Illustration)
—Rainey, William

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