author
Harry Furniss
1854–1925
A sharp-eyed Victorian caricaturist and illustrator, he became famous for lively satirical drawings in major British papers and magazines. His work ranged from political lampoons for Punch to book illustration, including Lewis Carroll's Sylvie and Bruno.
3 Audiobooks
M. P.'s in Session: From Mr. Punch's Parliamentary Portrait Gallery
by Harry Furniss
The Confessions of a Caricaturist, Vol. 2
by Harry Furniss
The Confessions of a Caricaturist, Vol. 1
by Harry Furniss
About the author
Born in Wexford, Ireland, on March 26, 1854, Harry Furniss built his career largely through his own drawing skills. After training and working in Ireland, he moved to London as a young man and began contributing to illustrated newspapers, eventually becoming well known for his energetic, observant style.
Furniss is best remembered for his work as a caricaturist and illustrator for The Illustrated London News and later Punch, where his satirical drawings of public life and politics made him a widely recognized figure. He also illustrated books, among them Lewis Carroll's Sylvie and Bruno, showing a range that went beyond magazine humor.
Later in life, he explored other kinds of popular entertainment as well, including lecturing and early film work. He died on January 14, 1925, leaving behind a large body of witty, highly expressive images that helped define the look of late Victorian and Edwardian satire.