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sir john tenniel

 

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Noun sir john tenniel has 1 sense
  1. Tenniel, Sir John Tenniel - English cartoonist (1820-1914)
    --1 is a kind of cartoonist

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Sir John Tenniel

Definition: Sir John Tenniel was an English illustrator, graphic humorist, and political cartoonist, best known for his work in Lewis Carroll's "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland" and "Through the Looking-Glass". He was also a prominent contributor to the satirical magazine Punch.

Examples:

  1. Tenniel's iconic illustrations brought Carroll's whimsical characters to life in "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland".
  2. "Off with their heads!" cried the Queen of Hearts, portrayed with great humor and intensity by Tenniel's illustrations.
  3. Tenniel's political cartoons for Punch often provided biting social commentary and exposed the absurdities of Victorian society.

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