Ward, Leslie Matthew (Spy) (1851-1922)
Creator details
- Name
- Ward, Leslie Matthew (Spy) (1851-1922)
- Nationality
- English
- Biography
- Leslie Matthew Ward was a British artist and caricaturist born on November 21, 1851, in London, England. He was the son of the famous artist Edward Matthew Ward and the grandson of the renowned painter James Ward. Leslie Ward was best known for his caricatures of prominent figures in Victorian society, which he published in the magazine Vanity Fair under the pseudonym "Spy." He began his career as a journalist and illustrator for various publications before joining Vanity Fair in 1873. Ward's caricatures were highly sought after and he became one of the most popular and influential caricaturists of his time. He continued to work for Vanity Fair until 1911, producing over 1,300 caricatures during his career. Ward was also a member of the Royal Society of Portrait Painters and exhibited his work at the Royal Academy. He died on May 15, 1922, in London, England, at the age of 70.
