From the archives: Pat Oliphant and the art of political cartoons
Summary
Pat Oliphant, a famous cartoonist known for his sharp political drawings, died on July 13, 2026, at age 90. He was recognized worldwide and won a Pulitzer Prize. In a 2000 interview, Oliphant discussed the history and impact of political cartoons.Key Facts
- Pat Oliphant was a Pulitzer Prize-winning political cartoonist.
- His cartoons appeared in up to 500 publications globally.
- Oliphant died on July 13, 2026, at the age of 90.
- He created sharp, critical drawings of political figures.
- In a 2000 CBS News interview, he spoke about caricature and censorship.
- He referenced Honoré Daumier, a 19th-century French cartoonist whose work influenced press freedom.
- Daumier’s cartoons of King Louis Philippe led to reduced press freedom in France in 1835.
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