"Apparently, it's all down to who can make the best cappuccino."
Drawing
2005 (made), 06/06/2005 (printed and published)
2005 (made), 06/06/2005 (printed and published)
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This cartoon appeared in the Evening Standard on 6 June 2005, and is artist Marf's take on the current news story. As she describes it: 'The competition between London and Paris to host the 2012 Olympic Games borders on the absurd. Old rivalries begin to surface, and many British commentators recall the battle of Waterloo, which further aggravates the French. Chirac makes a derisive remark about English food… the knives are out.'
'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 | "Apparently, it's all down to who can make the best cappuccino." (assigned by artist) |
| Materials and techniques | Pen and ink on paper |
| Brief description | Cartoon, "Apparently, it's all down to who can make the best cappuccino.", by 'Marf' (Martha Richler), published in The Evening Standard, 6 June 2005; London. |
| Physical description | Black and white line drawn cartoon showing two women, one smoking a cigarette and the other reading a newspaper. Both women have blond hair and are wearing black tights and high-heeled shoes. One woman wears a black and white striped top and mini skirt with buckle belt and has sunglasses pushed back over her hair; she carries a shopping bag and handbag with star motif. The other woman wears a white top and sunglasses and the rest of her is hidden behind the newspaper. There is a hint of a tall city building behind them. Some lines have been blocked out with liquid paper, and faint underdrawing can be seen. |
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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 6 June 2005, and is artist Marf's take on the current news story. As she describes it: 'The competition between London and Paris to host the 2012 Olympic Games borders on the absurd. Old rivalries begin to surface, and many British commentators recall the battle of Waterloo, which further aggravates the French. Chirac makes a derisive remark about English food… the knives are out.' '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.349-2007 |
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| Record created | April 26, 2007 |
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