Phil May

1864–1903

Phil May, ‘The Drawing Master’ 1886
The Drawing Master 1886
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Biography

Philip William May (22 April 1864 – 5 August 1903) was an English caricaturist who, with his vigorous economy of line, played an important role in moving away from Victorian styles of illustration towards the creation of the modern humorous cartoon.

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Artworks

Phil May, ‘The Drawing Master’ 1886

Phil May The Drawing Master

1886
View by appointment N04433
Phil May, ‘I Define the Criminal Characteristics in Physiognomy of Chas Peace’ ?c.1889–90

Phil May I Define the Criminal Characteristics in Physiognomy of Chas Peace

?c.1889–90
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Phil May, ‘Barney Sheppard Sings in the Gloaming’ ?c.1889–90

Phil May Barney Sheppard Sings in the Gloaming

?c.1889–90
N04266
Phil May, ‘Old Lady and Two Men’ ?1889–90

Phil May Old Lady and Two Men

?1889–90
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Phil May Lord Rosslyn

date not known
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Phil May Waiter and Diner. Caricature

date not known
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Artist as subject

Sir James Jebusa Shannon, ‘Phil May’ 1902

Sir James Jebusa Shannon Phil May

1902
N03825
Hampstead Artists Council (London, UK), ‘Hampstead Artists’ Council souvenir exhibition catalogue titled ‘Hampstead Artists Past and Present’’ 1946

Hampstead Artists Council (London, UK) Hampstead Artists’ Council souvenir exhibition catalogue titled ‘Hampstead Artists Past and Present’

1946
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