Max Beerbohm: Quick Facts

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Also Known As	Sir Henry Maximilian Beerbohm
Born	August 24, 1872 • London • England
Died	May 20, 1956 (aged 83) • Rapallo • Italy
Notable Works	“Christmas Garland” • “Zuleika Dobson”

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Satirical drawing by Max Beerbohm showing caricatures of Winston Churchill and H.G. Wells in caps and sweaters, facing each other and arguing with fists and pointed fingers.

Caricature by Max Beerbohm of British Prime Minister David Lloyd George, drawn with exaggerated features, tipping his hat and wearing a suit, dated 1920.

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