Captured by the Japanese at the fall of Singapore, Searle was a prisoner of war from 1942 to 1945, spending seven months labouring on the infamous Burma-Siam railway. On his return to Britain Searle began to work as a cartoonist for Tribune, the Daily Herald and the Sunday Express as well as theatre artist for Punch. He re-introduced caricatures to Punch after a hiatus of many years, including the famous ‘Heroes of Our Time’ series. Searle’s memorable creations include the St Trinian’s schoolgirls and Nigel Molesworth.
Cartoons for sale:
- 'NASSER IS GREAT AND SUEZ IS HIS PROFIT'
1st Aug. 1956 - £4750
- 34cm x 46cm
- Punch