Gerald Scarfe: drawing inspiration

  • Updated on 2 February 2026
Artist, cartoonist and designer Gerald Scarfe is known for his political cartoons as well as his collaborations across the worlds of ballet, opera, theatre and rock – particularly his animation for the 1982 musical film, Pink Floyd: The Wall. In this film, Gerald discusses his career and collaborations.

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Great Logs Coming Down a Mountain River, illustration by Rolf Brandt for the Children's story 'The Story of A Tree' by Stephen McFarlane, gouache, about 1945, Museum no. E.546:2-2005. © Victoria and Albert Museum, London

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