Henry Rayner

Henry Rayner (19 September 1902 25 April 1957) was an Australian artist known for his drypoint etchings.

Grave of Henry Rayner in Highgate Cemetery

Biography

Hewitt Henry Rayner was born in Melbourne, Australia and trained as an artist in Britain.

He worked with Walter Sickert and was a friend of Augustus John. He was injured during the London blitz and thereafter became something of a recluse.

He died on 25 April 1957 and is buried on the eastern side of Highgate Cemetery.

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