Eric Henri Kennington (1888–1960): Sculptor, Painter and Witness to Two Wars Eric Henri Kennington, born in Liverpool on March 12th, 1888, was an English artist whose life unfolded against the backdrop of two monumental conflicts—the First World War and the Second. He wasn’t merely a passive observer; he actively engaged with his time, transforming its hardships into powerful artistic expressions that continue to resonate today. His father, Thomas Benjamin Kennington, a respected genre painter and founding member of the New English Art Club, instilled in him an appreciation for meticulous ob…