Bernard Partridge
(1861-1945), Cartoonist and illustratorSir (John) Bernard Partridge
Sitter in 20 portraits
Artist associated with 91 portraits
Best known for his illustrations for Punch magazine, Partridge previously worked as an actor under the pseudonym Bernard Gould before entering the world of political caricature in 1891. His social circle included many theatrical greats of the 19th century, including Sir Henry Irving, Dame Ellen Terry and Sir Johnston Forbes-Robertson. Partridge's early artistic output in the 1880s-1890s reflected his personal interests, and mainly consisted of society caricatures and illustrated reviews of plays. In 1901 he replaced John Tenniel as Punch's chief cartoonist, a post he held until his death. He was knighted by Stanley Baldwin in 1925, and the following year he loyally supported the government during the General Strike.
by Bernard Partridge
watercolour, late 1880s
NPG 3541
by Bernard Partridge
chalk and wash, 1894
NPG 3948
by Bernard Partridge
watercolour, 1894
NPG 4229
by Bernard Partridge
watercolour, published in Vanity Fair 2 July 1896
NPG 3667
Sir George Alexander (George Samson)
by Bernard Partridge
watercolour, 1909
NPG 3663
by Bernard Partridge
chalk
NPG 4003
by Bernard Partridge
watercolour, circa 1925
NPG 4228
Julian Byng, 1st Viscount Byng of Vimy
by Bernard Partridge
pencil, variant published in Punch 8 December 1926
NPG 3666
by Bernard Partridge
pencil, ink and wash, published in Punch 12 May 1926
NPG 3668
by Bernard Partridge
black chalk, published in Punch 24 November 1926
NPG 4077
by Bernard Partridge
pencil, published in Punch 17 August 1927
NPG 3664
by Bernard Partridge
chalk and wash, published in Punch 27 April 1927
NPG 4075
by Bernard Partridge
pencil, ink and wash, before 1927
NPG 3669
by Bernard Partridge
pencil and chalk, published in Punch 30 March 1927
NPG 3671
by Bernard Partridge
ink and wash, study for drawing published in Punch 20 July 1927
NPG 3672
William Richard Morris, Viscount Nuffield
by Bernard Partridge
pencil, study for drawing published in Punch 14 September 1927
NPG 3674
by Bernard Partridge
pencil, chalk and wash, published in Punch 28 September 1927
NPG 3675
Hugh Montague Trenchard, 1st Viscount Trenchard
by Bernard Partridge
pencil and wash, published in Punch 2 March 1927
NPG 3677
by Bernard Partridge
pencil, pen and ink, heightened with white, circa 1927
NPG 5429
by Bernard Partridge
pencil, study for Punch 20 July 1927
NPG 3664a
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