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
pen and ink, 1922
NPG D9587
The Asia Minor Duet (David Lloyd George)
by Bernard Partridge
pen and ink on artists' board, 1922
NPG D9651
The Mad Bull (James Craig, 1st Viscount Craigavon; Michael Collins)
by Bernard Partridge
pen and ink on artists' board, 1922
NPG D9698
by Bernard Partridge
ink and watercolour on artists' board, 1922 or before
NPG D9759
Easily Pleased (Robert Stevenson Horne, Viscount Horne of Slamannan)
by Bernard Partridge
pen and ink, 1922
NPG D9801
Sauce for the Goose (George Nathaniel Curzon, Marquess Curzon of Kedleston; Raymond Poincaré)
by Bernard Partridge
pen and ink on artists' board, 1923
NPG D9707
by Bernard Partridge
pen and ink on artists' board, 1923
NPG D9856
An Heroic Remedy (Stanley Baldwin)
by Bernard Partridge
pen and ink, 1923
NPG D9857
by Bernard Partridge
pen and ink on artists' board, 1923
NPG D9914
The Paulo-Post-Futurist (Ramsay MacDonald)
by Bernard Partridge
pen and ink, 1924
NPG D9677
Winston Churchill ('The Prodigal's Return')
by Bernard Partridge
pen and ink on artists' board, 1924
NPG D9682
The Long View (William Thomas Cosgrave)
by Bernard Partridge
pen and ink on artists' board, 1924
NPG D9694
A Moral Victory (William Leach)
by Bernard Partridge
pen and ink on artists' board, 1924
NPG D9830
Penny-Halfpenny Wise ... (Stanley Baldwin)
by Bernard Partridge
pen and ink on artists' board, 1924
NPG D9840
The Labours of MacHercules (Ramsay MacDonald)
by Bernard Partridge
pen and ink on artists' board, 1924
NPG D9845
by Bernard Partridge
pen and ink and black crayon, circa 1925
NPG D6612a
by Bernard Partridge
pen, ink and black crayon, published 3 March 1926
NPG D6612b
The Westminster Follies: Second Edition. New Turns! New Dresses!
by Bernard Partridge
ink and watercolour on artists' board, 1926
NPG D9611
The Westminster Follies: Second Edition. New Turns! New Dresses!
by Bernard Partridge
ink and watercolour on artists' board, 1926
NPG D9633
by Bernard Partridge
ink and watercolour on artists' board, 1927
NPG D9605
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