About Joseph Wright
Lived 1947 – 2017 (aged 70). Joseph Wright was an English and British artist, illustrator, cartoonist and ethologist.
Joseph Wright (17 July 1947 — 6 October 2017) was an English illustrator and cartoonist best known for his illustration of the children's book series What-a-Mess. His cartoons and illustrations also appeared in a number of newspapers and magazines including The Times, The Guardian, The Independent, Punch, the Radio Times, Time Out, New Society and New Statesman.
Wright was born in Ulverston, Cumbria. He was educated at the Royal College of Art in London.
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Who was Joseph Wright?
English cartoonist and illustrator (1947-2017)
When was Joseph Wright born?
Joseph Wright was born on 17 July 1947.
When did Joseph Wright die?
Joseph Wright died on 6 October 2017.
What was Joseph Wright's occupation?
Joseph Wright was an artist, illustrator, cartoonist and ethologist.
What nationality was Joseph Wright?
Joseph Wright was English and British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Joseph Wright (illustrator)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Joseph Wright. https://biography.guide/joseph-wright-artist/
MLA: "Joseph Wright." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/joseph-wright-artist/.
Chicago: "Joseph Wright." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/joseph-wright-artist/.
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