Elsie Marion Henderson: A Savage Vision of Wildlife Elsie Marion Henderson, later Baroness de Coudenhove (1880 – 1967), stands as a singular figure in British art history—a painter and sculptor whose distinctive style captivated audiences with its uncompromising portrayal of the animal kingdom. Born in Eastbourne, Sussex, her artistic journey began under the nurturing influence of her mother, who herself possessed considerable talent as an amateur artist, fostering Henderson’s early fascination with visual expression. Encouraged to pursue her passion, she attended the South Kensington School…