McGill, Donald
Written by admin on 23 August, 2009 – 9:55 am -Donald Fraser Gould McGill, (January 28, 1875 - October 13, 1962) was a graphic artist who became synonymous with a whole genre of ‘saucy’ postcards, which were sold mostly in small stores in British coastal towns. His designs comprised mainly of attractive young women; larger, older women; drunken old men; couples and priests. He was called ‘The king of the saucy postcard’, and nowadays his work is collected and appreciated for its artistic competence, its power of social observation and earthy humour. He lost a foot in a rugby accident at school and having studied at Blackheath Proprietry School, spent the major part of his life at 5 Bennett Park, Blackheath, SE3. Accidental Career He was a naval draughtsman until his career in postcards... more
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