Museum Objects Record
Images
Metadata
Collection |
Fine Art Collection |
Culture |
Scottish |
School |
Inverclyde |
Catalogue Number |
2007.138.52 |
Creator |
Niven, William (1890-1947) |
Role |
Artist |
Title |
Ignoring the Augurs |
Date |
1920-1940 |
Object Name |
Drawing, Ink |
Description |
Political cartoon drawing in pen and ink on paper by William Niven (1890 Greenock - 1947 Greenock). Undated and untitled by the artist. Signed at the lower right 'WN'. The subject consists of various politicians in a scene in a temple in the Roman Forum with figures in Roman costume. In the centre is Stanley Baldwin (1867-1947) with a dog being fed by him, on either side are dressed as Roman augurs are Ramsay Macdonald (1866-1937) and David Lloyd George (1863-1945). Behind him, ascending the steps of the temple is Winston Churchill (1874-1965). Intended for publication as a cartoon for The Bulletin and Scots Pictorial newspaper which was published in Glasgow between 1913 and 1960. |
Dimensions |
H-23.8 W-36.6 cm |
Material |
Paper/Ink |
Medium |
Ink on paper |
Technique |
Drawing |
Signature Location |
Lower right |
Signed Name |
WN |
Acquisition |
Purchase 1993 |
People |
Churchill, Sir Winston Leonard Spencer, 1874-1965, Prime Minister and statesman George, David Lloyd, 1863-1945, 1st Earl Lloyd-George of Dwyfor, statesman MacDonald, James Ramsay, 1866-1937, Prime Mininister 1924 & 1929-1931 Niven, William, 1890-1947, artist |
Search Terms |
George Outram & Co, publishers, Glasgow The Bulletin and Scots Pictorial (1913-1960), newspaper, Glasgow |