John Kelt Edwards, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

John Kelt Edwards

cartoonist

Date of Birth: 04-Mar-1875

Place of Birth: Blaenau Ffestiniog, Wales, United Kingdom

Date of Death: 11-Oct-1934

Profession: artist, cartoonist

Nationality: Wales, United Kingdom

Zodiac Sign: Pisces

John Kelt Edwards (4 March 1875 – 11 October 1934) was a Welsh artist and cartoonist.
The son of a shopkeeper from Blaenau Ffestiniog, Edwards was educated at Llandovery College.
After leaving college he toured Europe, and exhibited his artwork at the Paris Salon.Notable for his portraits of famous Welsh individuals, his works included paintings of David Lloyd George and Owen Morgan Edwards.
He was also known for designs connected to the military, he designed the badge and banner for the Comrades of the Great War and the roll of honour of the Royal Welch Fusiliers.
He also contributed book illustrations and produced war cartoons.