"Is no-one safe?"
Drawing
2004 (made), 16/09/2004 (printed and published)
2004 (made), 16/09/2004 (printed and published)
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This cartoon appeared in the Evening Standard on 16 September 2004, and is artist Marf's take on the current news story. As she describes it: 'Pro-hunt protestors storm the House of Commons in an extraordinary breach of security; the passion of the pro-hunt activists comes as a shock to a government which, while largely indifferent to countryside issues, is determined to ban fox hunting.'
'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 | "Is no-one safe?" (assigned by artist) |
| Materials and techniques | Pen and ink on paper |
| Brief description | Cartoon, "Is no-one safe?" by 'Marf' (Martha Richler), published in The Evening Standard, 16th September 2004; London. |
| Physical description | Black and white line drawn cartoon showing the interior of a bar overlooking the Houses of Parliament. Standing at the bar are two foxes, elegantly dressed in expensive suits, one black and one pin-striped and holding cigarettes. One also holds a newspaper bearing the headline 'Pro-hunt protestors storm Commons'. Some lines have been blocked out with liquid paper, and faint underdrawing can be seen. In places a new portion of drawing has been stuck over to replace a previous one. |
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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 16 September 2004, and is artist Marf's take on the current news story. As she describes it: 'Pro-hunt protestors storm the House of Commons in an extraordinary breach of security; the passion of the pro-hunt activists comes as a shock to a government which, while largely indifferent to countryside issues, is determined to ban fox hunting.' '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.369-2007 |
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| Record created | May 4, 2007 |
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