Sidney Sime

Sidney Sime (1867 – 22 May 1941) was an English artist in the late Victorian and succeeding periods, mostly remembered for his fantastic and satirical artwork, especially his story illustrations for Irish author Lord Dunsany. Sime quickly became famous for drawings and illustrations with fantastic themes. The fantastic treatment often masked biting satire, especially aimed at the rich and at politicians. Illustrator Roger Dean is among many who cite him as an influence. Writer H. P. Lovecraft was also a fan of him (mentioning the artist in the story "Pickman's Model") as was Howard de Walden.