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Phil May

1864–1903

Waiter and Diner. Caricature
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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

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  • Lord Rosslyn

    Phil May
    date not known
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  • Barney Sheppard Sings in the Gloaming

    Phil May
    ?c.1889–90
  • I Define the Criminal Characteristics in Physiognomy of Chas Peace

    Phil May
    ?c.1889–90
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  • Old Lady and Two Men

    Phil May
    ?1889–90
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  • The Drawing Master

    Phil May
    1886
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  • Waiter and Diner. Caricature

    Phil May
    date not known
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  • Phil May

    Sir James Jebusa Shannon
    1902

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