Gordon Brewster facts for kids
William Gordon Brewster (born September 26, 1889 – died June 16, 1946) was a talented Irish artist. He was known for his amazing illustrations and for drawing cartoons for newspapers. These cartoons often shared opinions about important news.
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About Gordon Brewster
Early Life and Art
Gordon Brewster was born in Dublin, Ireland, on September 26, 1889. His family lived on D'Olier Street. His father was William Theodore Brewster, and his mother was Susan McConnell.
He loved art from a young age. He went to the Dublin Metropolitan School of Art to learn and improve his artistic skills. This training helped him become a professional artist.
Drawing for Newspapers
Gordon Brewster became a very important artist for the Irish Independent group of newspapers. He was their main editorial cartoonist. An editorial cartoonist draws pictures that comment on news and current events.
He often drew cartoons about money and financial topics. You could see his work in daily newspapers like the Evening Herald. For a long time, he was one of only a few artists in Irish newspapers who drew these kinds of thoughtful and sometimes funny cartoons.
Artwork for the Church
Brewster was also one of the first artists to create cover artwork for the Catholic Truth Society of Ireland. This group publishes books and pamphlets about the Catholic faith.
After he passed away, people remembered him as the first really good artist to work for the Society. His artwork was much better than the earlier, less professional drawings. Some of his famous covers include The Saddest Death of All and A Dreadful Holocaust.
His Legacy
Gordon Brewster passed away on June 16, 1946, in Howth, Ireland. He was 56 years old. He is buried with his parents in Kilbarrack Cemetery.
Brewster was very careful with his artwork. He always asked newspapers, like the Evening Herald, to return his original cartoons to him. Because of this, he collected a very large number of his published drawings. Later, this amazing collection was given to the National Library of Ireland. This means his work can still be seen and studied today.
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