Robinson, Wyndham (1883 - 1959)

Wyndham Robinson original cartoon artwork

Wyndham Robinson intended to become a fashion artist but after seeing the work of Will Dyson he decided to become a cartoonist. On the outbreak of the First World War he joined the Artists Rifles. The regiment largely consisted of painters, sculptors, engravers, musicians, architects and actors. Some of the cartoonists who joined the regiment in 1914 included Bert Thomas and Sidney Strube. Robinson was transferred to the Royal Field Artillery and served on the Western Front. After the Armistice Robinson spent a year in Germany with the Army of Occupation. He then moved to Southern Rhodesia where he became a tobacco-farmer. In 1928 he returned to cartooning and worked for The Cape Times. In 1932 Robinson was appointed as the political cartoonist for The Morning Post. According to Martin Walker, 'Wyndham Robinson, one of the most talented cartoonists to emerge in the 1930s.' He also had his work published in Punch, London Opinion and The Tatler.