Richard O Rose (born 1912; flourished 1950s and 1960s; born Sutton, Surrey, UK)
Unfortunately not much is known about this accomplished artist. He was a prolific illustrator whose work regularly appeared in John Bull magazine during the 1950s. He excelled at cartoons and caricature - possibly inspired by Ronald Searle.

He also enjoyed illustrating children's stories and fairy tales including The Pied Piper of Hamelin, The Jackdaw of Rheims, Sir Uncle Fred, and many more. His work appeared in children's books and comics, including Look and Learn magazine and Princess Annual in the 1960s.

Richard was born on 1912 in Sutton Surrey and moved to Herne Bay in the late 20's. He was a bomber in the Royal Airforce during the second world war. He was an illustrator for John Bull and a number of other publishers, including Macmillan for the Nipper series, Penguin books.

Richard Rose's sister Joan Overend Rose died at the age of 101.
Source: Illustration Art Gallery