John Tenniel — English Artist born on February 28, 1820, died on February 25, 1914

Sir John Tenniel was an English illustrator, graphic humourist, and political cartoonist whose work was prominent during the second half of the 19th century. Tenniel is considered important to the study of that period’s social, literary, and art histories. Tenniel was knighted by Victoria for his artistic achievements in 1893... (wikipedia)

Well, I get my subject on Wednesday night; I think it out carefully on Thursday, and make my rough sketch; on Friday morning I begin, and stick to it all day, with my nose well down on the block.
I carry out my work thus: I never use models or nature for the figure, drapery or anything else.
By means of tracing-paper I transfer my design to the wood and draw on that.