"I've got them a wok set!"
Drawing
2005 (made), 10/02/2005 (printed and published)
2005 (made), 10/02/2005 (printed and published)
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This cartoon appeared in the Evening Standard on 10 February 2005, and is artist Marf's take on the current news story. As she describes it: 'The engagement of Prince Charles and Camilla Parker-Bowles is officially announced at midday. Meanwhile, riots have broken out overnight at the midnight opening of a "fire-sale" at the cheap-and-cheerful home store, Ikea.'
'Marf' drew daily topical cartoons for the Evening Standard between March 2002 and August 2005, moving to the Londoner's Diary page in August 2003. The drawings cover key political and social issues of the period, providing a vivid and often hilarious response to the main news of the day. The Evening Standard is London's only evening newspaper, publishing up to five editions a day. In Marf's own words: 'The cartoonist needs to keep up with the rapid pace of event.'
'Marf' drew daily topical cartoons for the Evening Standard between March 2002 and August 2005, moving to the Londoner's Diary page in August 2003. The drawings cover key political and social issues of the period, providing a vivid and often hilarious response to the main news of the day. The Evening Standard is London's only evening newspaper, publishing up to five editions a day. In Marf's own words: 'The cartoonist needs to keep up with the rapid pace of event.'
Object details
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| Title | "I've got them a wok set!" (assigned by artist) |
| Materials and techniques | Pen and ink on paper |
| Brief description | Cartoon, "I've got them a wok set!" by 'Marf' (Martha Richler), published in The Evening Standard, 10 February 2005; London. |
| Physical description | Black and white line drawn cartoon showing a man and a woman in a domestic setting. The woman is wearing a sleeveless cardigan over a spotted blouse and a string of imitation pearls. She has matching earrings and finger ring and a set hair style. The man is wearing a suit, with striped toe and pin-striped trousers and looks harrassed. He is carrying an IKEA shopping bag. The woman is reading the newspaper whilst sitting at the dining table with a cup of tea and biscuit in front of her. On the table is an ornamental flower in a round patterned container. Some lines have been blocked out with liquid paper, and faint underdrawing can be seen. The caption has been glued on. |
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| Production type | Unique |
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| Credit line | Given by the artist |
| Object history | Donated by the artist. |
| Production | Attribution note: for publication in newspaper Reason For Production: Commission |
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| Summary | This cartoon appeared in the Evening Standard on 10 February 2005, and is artist Marf's take on the current news story. As she describes it: 'The engagement of Prince Charles and Camilla Parker-Bowles is officially announced at midday. Meanwhile, riots have broken out overnight at the midnight opening of a "fire-sale" at the cheap-and-cheerful home store, Ikea.' 'Marf' drew daily topical cartoons for the Evening Standard between March 2002 and August 2005, moving to the Londoner's Diary page in August 2003. The drawings cover key political and social issues of the period, providing a vivid and often hilarious response to the main news of the day. The Evening Standard is London's only evening newspaper, publishing up to five editions a day. In Marf's own words: 'The cartoonist needs to keep up with the rapid pace of event.' |
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| Accession number | E.358-2007 |
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| Record created | April 27, 2007 |
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