"Come on! Only fifty years to go! You can do it!"
Print
2004 (made), 19/04/2004 (printed and published)
2004 (made), 19/04/2004 (printed and published)
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This is a reproduction of an original drawn cartoon that appeared in the Evening Standard on 19 April 2004. It is artist Marf's take on the current news story. As she describes it: 'Sunday’s annual London Marathon is a triumph – but on Monday morning, images of the gruelling event resonate in commuters’ minds. In a year of job insecurity, and government calls for retirement to be delayed until 70 years of age as pension funds collapse, the future looks like one long slog.'
'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 | "Come on! Only fifty years to go! You can do it!" (assigned by artist) |
| Materials and techniques | Pen and ink on paper |
| Brief description | Reproduction of a cartoon, "Come on! Only fifty years to go! You can do it!" by 'Marf' (Martha Richler), published in The Evening Standard, 19th April 2004; London. |
| Physical description | Print reproduction of a black and white line drawn cartoon showing a marathon in progress, except that the frantic runners are all wearing suits and carrying briefcases. They have just passed under a 'London Underground' sign. Alongside the road, which is decorated with a 'Flora Rat Race' banner, are enthusiastic supporters, a retired couple and a young mum and daughter. Each runner wears a bib with competitor number. In the background is familiar London architecture, old and new, including the office block nicknamed the 'Gherkin'. |
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| Production type | Copy |
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| Credit line | Given by the artist |
| Object history | Donated by the artist. |
| Production | Attribution note: reproduction taken by artist of original drawing |
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| Summary | This is a reproduction of an original drawn cartoon that appeared in the Evening Standard on 19 April 2004. It is artist Marf's take on the current news story. As she describes it: 'Sunday’s annual London Marathon is a triumph – but on Monday morning, images of the gruelling event resonate in commuters’ minds. In a year of job insecurity, and government calls for retirement to be delayed until 70 years of age as pension funds collapse, the future looks like one long slog.' '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.380-2007 |
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| Record created | September 4, 2007 |
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