William Haselden
English cartoonist and illustrator
Born
December 3rd, 1872
152 years ago
Died
December 25th, 1953
71 years ago — 81 years old
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
United Kingdom
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Contributed to various publications in the early 20th century. Worked primarily for The Daily Mirror and was recognized for the use of humor in social commentary through illustrations. Additionally, contributions included political cartoons that critiqued figures and events of the time. Haselden utilized his talent to capture the cultural zeitgeist, making his work both engaging and reflective of contemporary issues.
Worked as a cartoonist for The Daily Mirror
Created humorous social commentary illustrations
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