Museum Objects Record
Images
Metadata
Collection |
Fine Art Collection |
Culture |
Scottish |
School |
Inverclyde |
Catalogue Number |
2007.138.16 |
Creator |
Niven, William (1890-1947) |
Role |
Artist |
Title |
Married to Taxation |
Date |
1930-1940 |
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 shows a couple on the marriage aisle with the larger female figure 'Taxation' as the bride touching the arm of the smaller male figure the groom, the 'Taxpayer'. Intended for publication as a cartoon for The Bulletin and Scots Pictorial newspaper which was published in Glasgow between 1913 and 1960. |
Dimensions |
H-36.2 W-23.8 cm |
Material |
Paper/Ink |
Medium |
Ink on paper |
Technique |
Drawing |
Signature Location |
Lower right |
Signed Name |
WN |
Acquisition |
Purchase 1993 |
People |
Niven, William, 1890-1947, artist |
Search Terms |
The Bulletin and Scots Pictorial (1913-1960), newspaper, Glasgow George Outram & Co, publishers, Glasgow |