John Gilroy
English artist and illustrator of advertising
Born
May 30th, 1898
127 years ago
Died
April 11th, 1985
40 years ago — 86 years old
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
United Kingdom
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An English artist and illustrator specialized in advertising art. Notable contributions include iconic artwork for the Guinness beer brand. Created a series of memorable posters that featured anthropomorphic animals and engaging slogans, significantly enhancing the brand's visual identity. Gilroy's work remained influential in advertising throughout the 20th century and exemplified the creativity of commercial illustration during that period.
Designed iconic Guinness advertising posters
Developed anthropomorphic animal characters
Contributed to the popularization of the brand
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