Great Guinness advertising from Artist John Gilroy

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John Thomas Young Gilroy (May 30, 1898 — April 11, 1985) was an English artist and illustrator, best know for his advertising posters for Guinness, the Irish stout.

Born in Whitley Bay, Newcastle upon Tyne, England, Gilroy attended Durham University until his studies were interrupted by World War I, during which he served with the Royal Field Artillery. He resumed studying at the Royal College of Art in London, where he remained as a teacher for a time until gaining employment at S H Benson's advertising agency, where he created the iconic advertisement art for Guinness featuring the Zoo Keeper and animals enjoying Guinness.

John Gilroy died at Guildford on the 11 April 1985.