Lawson Wood RI (1878-1957)
Wood was born in London and studied at the Slade and Heatherley’s School. In addition to his work for Punch, Wood had his illustrations published in Graphic, Strand Magazine, Boy’s Own and many others. Remembered today for his works depicting animals, Wood was a member of the Royal Institute of Painters in Watercolour and a Fellow of the Zoological Society.
Collections
Victoria and Albert Museum
Sources and further reading
Bryant M and Heneage S (1994), Dictionary of British Cartoonists and Caricaturists 1730-1980, Scolar Press
Johnson J and Greutzner A (1999), British Artists 1880-1940, Antique Collectors’ Club
Waters G M (1975), Dictionary of British Artists 1900-1950, Eastbourne Fine Art
Wood was born in London and studied at the Slade and Heatherley’s School. In addition to his work for Punch, Wood had his illustrations published in Graphic, Strand Magazine, Boy’s Own and many others. Remembered today for his works depicting animals, Wood was a member of the Royal Institute of Painters in Watercolour and a Fellow of the Zoological Society.
Collections
Victoria and Albert Museum
Sources and further reading
Bryant M and Heneage S (1994), Dictionary of British Cartoonists and Caricaturists 1730-1980, Scolar Press
Johnson J and Greutzner A (1999), British Artists 1880-1940, Antique Collectors’ Club
Waters G M (1975), Dictionary of British Artists 1900-1950, Eastbourne Fine Art