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
pencil, published in Punch 25 April 1928
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Sir (Samuel Henry) William Llewellyn
by Bernard Partridge
chalk, published in Punch 19 December 1928
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Arthur Foley Winnington-Ingram
by Bernard Partridge
charcoal, pen and wash, published in Punch 21 November 1928
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by Bernard Partridge
chalk, published in Punch 3 July 1929
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by Bernard Partridge
chalk and watercolour, published in Punch 8 May 1929
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by Bernard Partridge
pencil, published in Punch 28 August 1929
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by Bernard Partridge
pencil, published in Punch 27 March 1929
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Sir Henry Irving as Mephistopheles in 'Faust'
by London Stereoscopic & Photographic Company, after Bernard Partridge
hand-coloured albumen cabinet card, circa 1885
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by Bernard Partridge
pen and ink, early 1880s
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by Bernard Partridge
pen and ink, early 1880s
NPG D41
Ellen Terry as the Countess de St Valery in 'The Dead Heart'
by Bernard Partridge
black and white gouache, circa 1889
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Ellen Terry as Catherine Duval in 'The Dead Heart'
by Bernard Partridge
black and white gouache, circa 1889
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Ellen Terry as the Countess de St Valery in 'The Dead Heart'
by Bernard Partridge
black and white gouache, circa 1889
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Sir (Thomas Henry) Hall Caine ('Men of the Day. No. 651.')
by Bernard Partridge
chromolithograph, published in Vanity Fair 2 July 1896
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by Bernard Partridge
pencil, early 20th century
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by Bernard Partridge
pen and ink on artists' board, 1902
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The Haunted Man (Michael Edward Hicks Beach, 1st Earl St Aldwyn)
by Bernard Partridge
pen and ink on artists' board, 1902
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The Unready Reckoner (Arthur James Balfour, 1st Earl of Balfour)
by Bernard Partridge
pen and ink on artists' board, 1903
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by Bernard Partridge
pen and ink on artists' board, 1903
NPG D9993
by Bernard Partridge
pen and ink on artists' board, 1904
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