John Lockwood Kipling
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John Lockwood Kipling (1837-1911) was an art teacher, an illustrator, museum curator, and father of Rudyard Kipling.
In 1865, he and his wife Alice moved from London to India, accepting an appointment as a teacher in the Jeejeebhoy School of Art in Mumbai (Bombay). His son Rudyard was born soon after. Later he became curator of the museum in Lahore and makes an appearance in Kim. He illustrated many of Rudyard Kipling's books, and other works, including Tales of the Punjab by Flora Annie Steel. He also worked on the decorations for the Victoria and Albert Museum in London and frienzes on the Crawford Market in Mumbai.
Further reading
The Pater: John Lockwood Kipling His Life and Times 1837-1911, Arthur R Ankers ISBN 1-871044-00-6
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