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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

Left Right

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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