Henry William Lowe "Hal" Hurst, RI RBA ROI RMS (1865–1938) was an English painter, etcher, miniaturist, illustrator and founding member of the Royal Miniature Society.

[5] Hal returned to Europe studying art at the Royal Academy Schools and the Académie Julian in Paris.

[1] Hal shared a studio at 23a South Audley Street, Mayfair, London with Alyn Williams founder of the Royal Miniature Society.

[6] An motivated, prolific and respected artist, Hal illustrated in excess of 20 published books including Mark Twain's The American Claimant.

"[6] The National Art Library, London holds letters written by Hurst to Sir Isidore Spielmann and Reginald S.