frederick walker ara rws was a british social realist painter and illustrator described by sir john everett millais as "the greatest artist of the century".walker was born at 90 great titchfield street, marylebone in london, the elder of twins and the 5th son of william henry, jeweller, and ann (née powell) walker - he was one of 8 children. his grandfather, william walker had been an artist of some merit, who had exhibited regularly at the royal academy and british institution between 1782–1802. fredrick's mother was an embroideress, and became the family's chief breadwinner when his father…