Who Was The First Cartoonist?

The father of the cartoon was English artist William Hogarth (1697 – 1764)
there were others before him who made drawings that made fun of silly
customs and behavior. But Hogarth really started the art of cartooning.

He was interested in human nature, in the character and attitudes of people.
His drawings made fun of universal situations and problems such as
drunkenness, spoiled youngsters, crimes of all sorts, and even crooked
elections. The work of Hogarth was continued by another Englishman Thomas
Rowlandson.

Early in 19th century, European journals, which were similar to many modern
magazines,began to print cartoons that expressed opinions on events of the
day,and this was the beginning of political cartoons which appearing our daily
newspapers daily.

One of the greatest cartoonists was the Frenchman Honore Daumier
(1808 – 1879) he made bitter attacks on people in power and corruption in
government.