A.F. Steadman was an American artist and illustrator who was active in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He was born in 1867 in New York City and studied at the National Academy of Design. Steadman was known for his illustrations of historical and literary subjects, as well as his portraits of prominent figures. He was a member of the Society of Illustrators and the Salmagundi Club. His work was featured in magazines such as Harper's Weekly, Scribner's Magazine, and The Century Magazine. He was also a prolific book illustrator, creating illustrations for works by authors such as Mark Twain, Charles Dickens, and Robert Louis Stevenson. Steadman's work was praised for its attention to detail and its ability to capture the essence of the subject. He died in 1932, leaving behind a legacy of beautiful and timeless artwork.