About John Philipps Emslie
Lived 1839 – 1913 (aged 74). John Philipps Emslie was a British illustrator, painter, folklorist and exlibrist.
John Philipps Emslie (1839 – 1913) was a British topographical artist and folklorist. He was the brother of Alfred Edward Emslie, another artist.
right|Front cover for New Canterbury Tales by John Philipps Emslie.
Biography He was the son of engraver John Emslie. From 1854, Emslie studied at The Working Men's College, and was a student of Dante Gabriel Rossetti.
He became a topographical artist, and illustrated The Illustrated topical record of London vol. 9. in 1900.
He wrote and illustrated the New Canterbury Tales (Griffith, Farran, Okeden & Welsh) ca.1887.
Emslie was an original member of The Folklore Society and was a council member for that Society. He gathered local folklore from around England, making notes and topographical drawings.
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British illustrator (1839-1913)
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John Philipps Emslie was born on 21 May 1839 in London.
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John Philipps Emslie died on 24 September 1913 in London.
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John Philipps Emslie was an illustrator, painter, folklorist and exlibrist.
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John Philipps Emslie was British.
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