John Leech
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John Leech (1817-64) was born in London but loved the country. He produced many cartoons for Punch but is now best known for his illustrations of the Surtees classics.
Like many hunting artists his pen and brush pay homage to horse and hound while puncturing the pomposity of people.
From a 1944 colour printed edition of Surtees' "Ask Mamma".
From the Bradbury Agnew & Co. edition of Surtees' classic "Handley Cross".
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