L. (Leonard) Raven-Hill

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L. (Leonard) Raven-Hill

1867–1942

Known for sharp political cartoons and elegant illustration, this English artist brought wit and a keen eye to magazines such as Punch. His work captured the tone of late Victorian and early 20th-century Britain with humor that could be playful, pointed, or quietly cutting.

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Our Battalion

Our Battalion

by L. (Leonard) Raven-Hill

About the author

Born on March 10, 1867, Leonard Raven-Hill was an English artist, illustrator, and cartoonist. He studied art in London and in Paris, and he became especially well known for his contributions to Punch, where his political and social cartoons reached a wide readership.

Raven-Hill also worked for other illustrated papers and magazines, building a reputation for clear draftsmanship and a polished, expressive style. His drawings often commented on public life and international affairs, making him one of the recognizable British cartoonists of his era.

He died on March 31, 1942. Today he is remembered both for his long association with satirical journalism and for cartoons that offer a vivid glimpse of the concerns, attitudes, and visual culture of his time.