A Quiet Master of British Animal Art John Fitz Marshall (1859 – 1932) remains a profound, if understated, figure in the tapestry of Victorian and Edwardian art. Born in London, Marshall possessed an innate fascination with the natural world that would define his entire creative existence. While he may not have sought the loud acclaim of the metropolitan critics, his dedication to capturing the essence of life—both animal and landscape—established him as a master of detail and atmosphere. His career, which spanned over seven decades, was characterized by a meticulous devotion to the subjects…