May (Phil). Artist/Caricaturist

Collection of Cartoons.

8 original cartoons by the celebrated cartoonist of the late C.19^th and early C.20^th., including a self-portrait, an image of Lloyd George, and others, drawn in pencil one highlighted with colour, together with a letter regarding May's work, v.s. (8)

*** Whilst working in Australia (1886-89) at The Bulletin he would produce the illustration “The Mongolian Octopus” (1886), an anti-Chinese cartoon which has been described as “the most scandalous and racist cartoon ever to grace the Australian media. His work influenced many other illustrators of the period and had exhibitions at the Fine Art Society and Leicester Galleries. His work can also be found at the Victoria and Albert Museum.