Richard Doyle 1824-1883
English caricaturist, water colorist, and illustrator. He was the son and pupil of John Doyle, a popular caricaturist. His Journal (British Mus.), a book of sketches done at the age 15, shows his extraordinary precocity. He worked on the staff of Punch (1843?C50), Under the Dock Leaves:An Autumnal Evening's Dream 1878
watercolour and bodycolour 50 x 77.5cm (19 5/8 x 30 1/2 in)
British Museum London (mk63)
