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Norman Thelwell

Norman Thelwell (1923-2004) was an English landscape artist and illustrator, widely regarded as the most popular cartoonist in Britain.

Over the course of his career he drew more than 1,500 cartoons for the satiric magazine Punch, providing sharp and witty social commentary on the obscurities of British life. He covered everything from country pursuits, farming and politics to gardening and family life, but was most famous for his hilarious illustrations of determined little girls with their plump, hairy ponies who invariably have the upper hand! Here he found his true comic niche and this led to the creation of a cartoon strip based on the adventures of 'Penelope and Kipper’. Norman’s legacy lives on through re-releases of his books and a wide variety of merchandise including prints, riding accessories, sculptures and so much more