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Leonard Raven-Hill - English artist, illustrator, cartoonist
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Leonard Raven-Hill - English artist, illustrator, cartoonist
Brother Brushes - Portrait drawing by Phil May of Leonard Raven-Hill (1867-1942) - an English artist, illustrator and cartoonist, who worked extensively for Punch Magazine. Date: 1895
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© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
Cartoonist Illustrator Leonard Phil Punch Raven 1895
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This portrait captures the essence of Leonard Raven-Hill (1867-1942), an English artist, illustrator, and cartoonist whose prolific career graced the pages of Punch Magazine during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Dated 1895, this portrait was skillfully rendered by renowned English artist and cartoonist Phil May. Raven-Hill's expressive face, with its furrowed brow and intense gaze, conveys a deep concentration and dedication to his craft. Seated in a simple chair, he is dressed in a collared shirt and waistcoat, the folds of his clothing expertly depicted by May's deft brushstrokes. Raven-Hill's artistic talent was discovered early in life, and he began his career as an apprentice in a lithographic studio. He later studied at the Royal Academy and the Slade School of Fine Art in London. His work for Punch Magazine spanned over four decades, during which he contributed over 1,500 drawings and cartoons. His illustrations ranged from humorous commentary on contemporary social issues to satirical takes on politics and current events. May's portrait of Raven-Hill is a testament to the artist's ability to capture the essence of his subject. The use of rich, earthy tones and the intricate details of Raven-Hill's facial features and clothing demonstrate May's mastery of the medium. This portrait is not only a valuable historical document of a talented artist, but also a visual representation of the creative spirit that thrived in the world of English illustration during the late Victorian era.
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