Museum Objects Record
Images
Metadata
Collection |
Fine Art Collection |
Culture |
Scottish |
School |
Inverclyde |
Catalogue Number |
2007.138.53 |
Creator |
Niven, William (1890-1947) |
Role |
Artist |
Title |
Sheltering under the umbrella of FREE TRADE |
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 left 'WN'. The subject consists of various politicians sheltering under an umbrella marked 'FREE TRADE' during a rain storm with David Lloyd George (1863-1945) in the centre. Intended for publication as a cartoon for The Bulletin and Scots Pictorial newspaper which was published in Glasgow between 1913 and 1960. |
Dimensions |
H-34.3 W-23.8 cm |
Material |
Paper/Ink |
Medium |
Ink on paper |
Technique |
Drawing |
Signature Location |
Lower left |
Signed Name |
WN |
Acquisition |
Purchase 1993 |
People |
George, David Lloyd, 1863-1945, 1st Earl Lloyd-George of Dwyfor, statesman Niven, William, 1890-1947, artist |
Search Terms |
George Outram & Co, publishers, Glasgow The Bulletin and Scots Pictorial (1913-1960), newspaper, Glasgow |