A Legacy of Whimsy and Wit Herbert William Weekes occupied a unique and delightful niche within the Victorian Neoclassical period, carving out a reputation as a master of the humorous animal genre. Born in Pimlico, London, England, he was immersed in an environment of profound artistic heritage from his very earliest days. As the youngest of five children born to the prominent sculptor Henry Weekes, Sr., his upbringing was steeped in the traditions of fine art and craftsmanship. This lineage provided not only a foundation of technical skill but also a familial connection to the broader movem…