Background
Barraud was born in London, one of 17 children of William Francis Barraud (1783–1833), a clerk in the Custom House, and Sophia (née) Hull.
Barraud was born in London, one of 17 children of William Francis Barraud (1783–1833), a clerk in the Custom House, and Sophia (née) Hull.
Another brother, Edward, also had a talent for art, but did not pursue it professionally. He exhibited at the Royal Academy from 1833 to 1859, and at the British Institution and Society of British Artists between the years 1831 and 1868. The two brothers shared a studio from 1835 until William"s death in 1850, and in their joint pictures William painted the animals and Henry the figures.
They also produced a book entitled "Sketches of Figures and Animals", (H Graves and Company, c1850).
Barraud"s most popular works were: "We praise Thee, O God". "The London Season, a scene in Hyde Park".
"Lord"s Cricket Ground". And "The Lobby of the House of Commons" (painted in 1872), all of which were engraved or autotyped.
He was also commissioned to paint several royal portraits.
Barraud died at his home in Gloucester Place, London on 17 June 1874, in his sixty-fourth year. Another son Herbert Rose Barraud (1845 – c1896) was a noted portrait photographer.