Richard Doyle (illustrator)
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Richard "Dickie" Doyle (September 1824 - December 11, 1883) was a notable Victorian illustrator. His work frequently appeared, amongst other places, in Punch magazine; he drew the cover of the first issue, and designed the magazine's masthead, a design that was used for over a century.[1]
He was the uncle of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, author of the Sherlock Holmes stories.[2]
He co-illustrated two Dickens books, The Cricket on the Hearth and The Battle of Life.[3]
Dickie Doyle struggled with alcoholism throughout his adult life.[citation needed]
[edit] References
- ^ Richard Doyle. Catholic Encyclopedia. Retrieved on February 17, 2007.
- ^ Christopher Roden. ARTHUR CONAN DOYLE A BRIEF BIOGRAPHICAL STUDY. Retrieved on February 17, 2007.
- ^ Richard Doyle. Spartacus. Retrieved on February 17, 2007.
