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[[File:Arthur Moreland artist 1920.jpg|thumb|right|Arthur Moreland at work]]

'''Arthur Moreland''' (12 October 1867–4 August 1951) was an artist of the early 20th-century remembered today for his humorous depictions of early British life.
'''Arthur Moreland''' (12 October 1867–4 August 1951) was an artist of the early 20th-century remembered today for his humorous depictions of early British life.


Initially, Moreland was employed as a [[Travelling salesman|commercial traveller]] before moving to London where, in about 1890, he commenced work in the advertising department of the London evening newspaper ''[[The Star (1888)|The Star]]''. His striking [[caricature]] of the newspaper's executive Ernest Parke was seen by Parke who, instead of sacking Moreland appointed him to the art department. Later Moreland was the political cartoonist for the ''[[The Daily News (UK)|Morning Leader]]'' and his artwork for that newspaper was reprinted as ''Humors of History'' (1898) and ''More Humours of History'' (1925). During [[World War I]] he drew ''The History of the Hun'' (1917). His ''The Comic History of Sport'' (1924) included reprinted drawings from ''All Sports''. Moreland's cartoons were "noted for their pungent wit" and they are credited with having contributed to the [[Liberal Party (UK)|Liberal]] [[1906 United Kingdom general election|landslide of 1906]] and the party's subsequent revival.<ref name=Gallery>[https://www.original-political-cartoon.com/cartoon-gallery/artists/moreland-arthur-1867-1951/ Arthur Moreland (1867-1951)], The Political Cartoon Gallery website</ref>
Moreland was born in [[Ardwick]], a village in [[Lancashire]] in 1867, the eldest of six children born to Elizabeth and Edward Moreland, an Agent for [[Graphite|Black Lead]] Makers.<ref name=Martin/><ref>Arthur Moreland in 1891 England Census - The National Archives</ref> Initially, he was employed as a [[Peddler|commercial traveller]] before moving to London where, in about 1892, he commenced work in the advertising department of the London evening newspaper ''[[The Star (1888)|The Star]]''. Entirely self-taught as an artist,<ref>Letter from Arthur Moreland to Ernest Parke, 19 May 1941, the Glenn Christodoulou Collection</ref> his striking [[caricature]] of the newspaper's executive [[Ernest Parke]] was seen by Parke who, instead of sacking Moreland appointed him to the art department.<ref name=Martin/> Later Moreland was the political cartoonist for the ''[[The Daily News (UK)|Morning Leader]]'' and his artwork for that newspaper was reprinted as ''Humors of History'' (1898) and ''More Humours of History'' (1925). During [[World War I]] he drew ''The History of the Hun'' (1917). His ''The Comic History of Sport'' (1924) included reprinted drawings from the illustrated weekly periodical ''All Sports''. Moreland's cartoons were "noted for their pungent wit" and they are credited with having contributed to the [[Liberal Party (UK)|Liberal]] [[1906 United Kingdom general election|landslide of 1906]] and the party's subsequent revival.<ref name=Gallery>[https://www.original-political-cartoon.com/cartoon-gallery/artists/moreland-arthur-1867-1951/ Arthur Moreland (1867-1951)], The Political Cartoon Gallery website</ref> His artwork was exhibited at the [[Coronation of George V and Mary|Coronation Exhibition]] in 1911.<ref name=Gallery/>

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During World War I Moreland ceased drawing political cartoons and commenced a new career as a freelance artist for various newspapers and illustrated books for other authors. These included ''The Gentle Golfer'' by Dr. T. P. MacNamara (1905), ''The Difficulties of Dr. Deguerre'' by [[Walter Hadwen]] (1926), and ''Lays from Lancashire'' by Nelson Jackson (1930).<ref name=Martin/>
[[File:Arthur Moreland Dickens 1912.jpg|thumb|right|Postcard design by Moreland from ''[[The Pickwick Papers]]'' (1912)]]
Moreland wrote and illustrated two books on [[Charles Dickens]]: ''Dickens in London'' (1928) and ''Dickens Landmarks in London'' (1931). In about 1930 a set of six postcards depicting his artwork of Dickens' characters was published by Samuels Limited.<ref name=Martin>[https://postcardhistory.net/2022/09/arthur-moreland-and-his-homage-to-dickens/ Arthur Moreland and his Homage to Dickens], Postcard History, 26 September 2022</ref>


A [[Freemasonry|Freemason]], Moreland was initiated into Gallery Lodge No 1928 in 1908.<ref>Arthur Moreland in England, United Grand Lodge of England Registers</ref> He was the Honorable Secretary of the [[London Press Club]] for over 20 years, was chairman for four years, and on his retirement was made an honorary life member. He was a member of the [[Savage Club]] and a life member of the Newspaper Press Fund.<ref name=Martin/>
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During World War I Moreland ceased from drawing political cartoons and commenced a new career as a freelance artist for various newspapers. His artwork was exhibited at the [[Coronation of George V and Mary|Coronation Exhibition]] in 1911.<ref name=Gallery/>


Moreland married Blanche Ada Rayson (1867-1958) in 1896. They had three children: Mary Hermione Moreland (1897-1989), Edward Rayson Moreland (1902-1958), and John Moreland (1908-1976). In 1911 the family were living in [[Denmark Hill]] in London. Moreland's occupation at that time was listed as 'Political Cartoonist'.<ref>The Moreland Family in 1911 England Census</ref> In 1939 he and his wife were living with his sisters Beatrice and Mary Elizabeth Moreland in [[Ulverston]] in [[Lancashire]]; at that time his occupation was listed as 'Artist (Retired)'. His brother Edgar and his wife lived next door.<ref>Arthur Moreland in the 1939 England and Wales Register</ref>
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In his later years Moreland lived at [[Groombridge]] in [[Sussex]]. On his death in 1951 he left £200 4s 6d.<ref>England & Wales, National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations), 1858-1995 for Arthur Moreland</ref>
[[File:Arthur Moreland grave Pembury.jpg|thumb|right|The grave of Arthur Moreland in [[Pembury]] in [[Kent]]]]
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In his later years Moreland lived at [[Groombridge]] in [[Sussex]]. On his death in 1951 aged 83 he left an estate valued at £200 4s 6d.<ref>England & Wales, National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations), 1858-1995 for Arthur Moreland</ref> He and his wife are buried in the Pembury Burial Ground at [[Pembury]] in [[Kent]].


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Latest revision as of 21:41, 5 June 2024

Arthur Moreland at work

Arthur Moreland (12 October 1867–4 August 1951) was an artist of the early 20th-century remembered today for his humorous depictions of early British life.

Moreland was born in Ardwick, a village in Lancashire in 1867, the eldest of six children born to Elizabeth and Edward Moreland, an Agent for Black Lead Makers.[1][2] Initially, he was employed as a commercial traveller before moving to London where, in about 1892, he commenced work in the advertising department of the London evening newspaper The Star. Entirely self-taught as an artist,[3] his striking caricature of the newspaper's executive Ernest Parke was seen by Parke who, instead of sacking Moreland appointed him to the art department.[1] Later Moreland was the political cartoonist for the Morning Leader and his artwork for that newspaper was reprinted as Humors of History (1898) and More Humours of History (1925). During World War I he drew The History of the Hun (1917). His The Comic History of Sport (1924) included reprinted drawings from the illustrated weekly periodical All Sports. Moreland's cartoons were "noted for their pungent wit" and they are credited with having contributed to the Liberal landslide of 1906 and the party's subsequent revival.[4] His artwork was exhibited at the Coronation Exhibition in 1911.[4]

During World War I Moreland ceased drawing political cartoons and commenced a new career as a freelance artist for various newspapers and illustrated books for other authors. These included The Gentle Golfer by Dr. T. P. MacNamara (1905), The Difficulties of Dr. Deguerre by Walter Hadwen (1926), and Lays from Lancashire by Nelson Jackson (1930).[1]

Postcard design by Moreland from The Pickwick Papers (1912)

Moreland wrote and illustrated two books on Charles Dickens: Dickens in London (1928) and Dickens Landmarks in London (1931). In about 1930 a set of six postcards depicting his artwork of Dickens' characters was published by Samuels Limited.[1]

A Freemason, Moreland was initiated into Gallery Lodge No 1928 in 1908.[5] He was the Honorable Secretary of the London Press Club for over 20 years, was chairman for four years, and on his retirement was made an honorary life member. He was a member of the Savage Club and a life member of the Newspaper Press Fund.[1]

Moreland married Blanche Ada Rayson (1867-1958) in 1896. They had three children: Mary Hermione Moreland (1897-1989), Edward Rayson Moreland (1902-1958), and John Moreland (1908-1976). In 1911 the family were living in Denmark Hill in London. Moreland's occupation at that time was listed as 'Political Cartoonist'.[6] In 1939 he and his wife were living with his sisters Beatrice and Mary Elizabeth Moreland in Ulverston in Lancashire; at that time his occupation was listed as 'Artist (Retired)'. His brother Edgar and his wife lived next door.[7]

The grave of Arthur Moreland in Pembury in Kent

In his later years Moreland lived at Groombridge in Sussex. On his death in 1951 aged 83 he left an estate valued at £200 4s 6d.[8] He and his wife are buried in the Pembury Burial Ground at Pembury in Kent.

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e Arthur Moreland and his Homage to Dickens, Postcard History, 26 September 2022
  2. ^ Arthur Moreland in 1891 England Census - The National Archives
  3. ^ Letter from Arthur Moreland to Ernest Parke, 19 May 1941, the Glenn Christodoulou Collection
  4. ^ Arthur Moreland in England, United Grand Lodge of England Registers
  5. ^ The Moreland Family in 1911 England Census
  6. ^ Arthur Moreland in the 1939 England and Wales Register
  7. ^ England & Wales, National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations), 1858-1995 for Arthur Moreland
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