John Lockwood Kipling

John Lockwood Kipling (1837-1911) was an art teacher, an illustrator, museum curator, and father of Rudyard Kipling.

In 1865, he and his wife moved from London to India, accepting an appointment as a teacher in the Jeejeebhoy School of Art in Bombay. His son Rudyard was born soon after. Later he became curator of the museum in Lahore and makes an appearance in Kim. He illustrated many of Rudyard Kipling's books, and other works, including Tales of the Punjab by Flora Annie Steel. He also worked on the decorations for the Victoria and Albert Museum in London.