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 | | John Tenniel was born in London and educated himself for his career, and although he became a probationer, and then a student, of the Royal Academy, he soon left the schools, where at that time there was little teaching. |
 | | When Tenniel retired from the service of Punch in January 1901 he received the honour of a farewell banquet (June 12), at which Mr AJ Balfour, then leader of the House of Commons, presided, and was supported by distinguished representatives of all that was best in English life. |
 | | The main quality of Sir John Tenniel's work is accuracy of drawing, precision of touch, grace and dignity of conception, and so far as such things can be compatible, geniality of satire. |
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