James Gillray (b. 1756)

Born: 1756 August 13 in London, England, United Kingdom
Died: 1815 June 1 in London, England, United Kingdom
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Biography:

James Gillray was a British caricaturist and printmaker famous for his etched political and social satires, mainly published between 1792 and 1810. Many of his works are held at the National Portrait Gallery in London.

Regarded as being one of the two most influential cartoonists, the other being William Hogarth, Gillray has been called the father of the political cartoon. The 20th-century New Zealander cartoonist David Low described Hogarth as the grandfather and Gillray the father of the political cartoon.

Name:

  • James Gillray
  • Type: Name at Birth
    Given name: James Family name: Gillray
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Art Influences:

Influences by James Gillray (b. 1756) were stated by:
  1. Rodolphe Töpffer (b. 1799)

Non Comics Works:

  1. Publication Title: The Union Club (fine arts) - Role: artist - Year: 1801
    Employer Name : Hannah Humphrey

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