John Philipps Emslie

John Philipps Emslie (1839 – 1913) was a British topographical artist and folklorist.

He was the brother of Alfred Edward Emslie, another artist.

From 1854, Emslie studied at The Working Men's College, and was a student of Dante Gabriel Rossetti.

He wrote and illustrated the New Canterbury Tales (Griffith, Farran, Okeden & Welsh) ca.1887.

[4] He gathered local folklore from around England, making notes and topographical drawings.

Front cover for New Canterbury Tales by John Philipps Emslie.
Front cover for New Canterbury Tales by John Philipps Emslie.
Family grave of John Philipps Emslie in Highgate Cemetery (west side)