Henry William Bunbury (1750–1811) was the son of Sir William Bunbury, 5th Baronet of Mildenhall, Suffolk. He was educated at Westminster School and St Catharine's College, Cambridge, though he showed more interest in drawing than academic study.
Bunbury gained popularity for his witty depictions of everyday life, fashion, and social manners, often poking gentle fun at the aristocracy, military figures, and contemporary trends. His style combined keen observation with exaggerated features, placing him among the notable caricaturists of his time, such as James Gillray and Thomas Rowlandson. As a popular friend of most of the notabilities of his day, his satire did not cause offence. In 1787 he was appointed equerry to the Duke of York and Albany, allowing him the continuing leisure to practise his talents.
