Best known for his biting political and social drawings that skewered American culture in the '70s, the British artist Ralph Steadman began his career as a cartoonist in the 1950's.

Through the years he branched out into many other artistic fields. Working with American writer Hunter S. Thompson, Steadman co-founded the movement known as GONZO journalism, the definitive book of which is "Fear and Loathing In Las Vegas." He has illustrated more than 50 books including, including classics such as "Alice in Wonderland," "Treasure Island" and "Animal Farm." Recognized as a vivid and imaginative writer in his own right, Steadman has also achieved prominence as the author of numerous self-illustrated books, including "I, Leonardo," "Sigmund Freud" and "The Big I Am."
 
Ralph Steadman is represented in NYC by Gallery@49 http://www.gallery49.com

 

 

 

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