British, 1844–1927
Luke Fildes (1844–1927) was an English painter and illustrator, born in Liverpool and died in London. He illustrated Charles Dickens's last novel, The Mystery of Edwin Drood, and became known for scenes of social realism such as Applicants for Admission to a Casual Ward (1874) and The Doctor (1891), now in Tate Britain. He was later knighted.
Sources: Wikipedia (en): Luke Fildes · Wikidata Q1855648
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