Person    Born 15/5/1936 

Ralph Steadman

Categories: Art

Cartoonist and illustrator. Born in Wallasey, Cheshire. Best known for his political and social caricatures, cartoons and picture books. He had a long partnership with the American journalist Hunter S. Thompson, drawing pictures for several of his articles and books.

This image is a self-portrait.

Credit for this entry to: Alan Patient of www.plaquesoflondon.co.uk

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