ARTIST: Leslie Ward
PUBLISHER: Vanity Fair
MEDIUM: Chromolithograph
DATE: Novembver 20th 1886
EDITION SIZE: 10 1/8 x 14 3/4inch ( 26 x 37 cm)
DESCRIPTION: Edmund Sturge (8 December 1808 – 28 June 1893), a Quaker businessman and advocate for liberal causes, is depicted in a Vanity Fair artwork, a testament to his influential role in society. Born in Olveston, near Bristol, he was the youngest of twelve children to Joseph Sturge (1752–1817) and Mary Sturge (née Marshall). His elder brother, Joseph Sturge (1793–1859), was a prominent figure in the anti-slavery movement, along with their cousin, Thomas Sturge. Edmund's upbringing was marked by tragedy, as both his parents passed away by the time he was eleven. He found solace and purpose in the company of his brother Joseph at Netherton (Bewdley), where he immersed himself in the family's corn factors business. Educated at James Moxham's in Thornbury and R. Weston's in Rochester, Edmund's formative years were spent amidst the bustling trade of Birmingham, where he kept the books for his brother John's Chemical Works. Upon reaching adulthood, he entered into partnership with his brother as J & E Sturge. Embracing his Quaker principles, Sturge emerged as a fervent activist, championing causes such as anti-slavery, peace, penal reform, and the suppression of the opium trade. His advocacy extended to the Aborigines' Protection Society, reflecting his commitment to social justice and humanitarianism. In the Vanity Fair artwork, Sturge is depicted with an air of dignified resolve, a symbol of his unwavering dedication to progressive ideals. His image stands as a testament to his enduring legacy as a stalwart of social reform and compassion.
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