IMAGE
[Seven original cartoons and three magazine clippings of cartoons on social, feminist and political issues in New Zealand, 1982.]
- Date
- 1982
- By
- Broadsheet (Auckland, N.Z.)
- Reference
- A-368-047/056
- Description
Cartoons on social, feminist and political issues in New Zealand by Helen Kathleen Courtney.
Quantity: 10 original cartoon(s) 7 ink drawings, 3 magazine clippings.
Physical Description: Pen and ink drawings, and cartoons on magazine clippings, sizes vary.
- Use/Reproduction
- Please check copyright.
- Access restrictions
- Partly restricted - Curator required
- Part of
- Courtney, Helen Kathleen, 1952- :[One hundred and fifty seven cartoons on social, feminist and political issues in New Zealand, ca. 1975-1990.]
- Format
- 10 original cartoon(s) 7 ink drawings, 3 magazine clippings, Works of art, Ink drawings, Cartoons (Commentary), Pen and ink drawings, and cartoons on magazine clippings, sizes vary.
Click to request to view this item, access digital version (if available), and see more information.
Copyright
Unknown[Hitler-like speech maker]
Date: 1982
From: Courtney, Helen Kathleen, 1952- :[One hundred and fifty seven cartoons on social, feminist and political issues in New Zealand, ca. 1975-1990.]
By: Courtney, Helen Kathleen, 1952-2020
Reference: A-368-048
Description: Cartoon by Helen Kathleen Courtney depicting an Adolf Hitler like figure standing at a lectern giving a speech and shouting. He is wearing a Nazi style uniform and carrying a horse whip. The figure has a prominent moustache and his mouth is wide open filled with sharp, pointed teeth. Caption to one side of the image reads "I'm just an ordinary guy who loves people. The media distort things. I smile a lot it never comes across". Signed [?] "Squawk". The cartoon is taped to an A4 page which has a note in blue biro that reads "B 82". Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Black ink drawing with white typex, taped to an A4 piece of paper, 278 x 215mm. Note on A4 page written in blue biro.
[Bill Birch Think Big]
Date: 1982
From: Courtney, Helen Kathleen, 1952- :[One hundred and fifty seven cartoons on social, feminist and political issues in New Zealand, ca. 1975-1990.]
By: Courtney, Helen Kathleen, 1952-2020
Reference: A-368-047
Description: Cartoon by Helen Kathleen Courtney depicting Bill Birch, National MP wearing a paper hat and boots with spurs. The caption on the hat reads "Think Big" with the "Think" crossed out and "Hope" written above it. In his left hand he holds a spade with a tag which reads "Daddy's helper". Signed "Courtney". The cartoon is taped to an A4 page with annotations that read "cartoon by Helen Courtney", "Page 16 Reduce to 45%" in blue ink, crossed through, "Bill Birch" in pencil, and "B 82" in blue biro. Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Black ink drawing with white typex, taped to an A4 piece of paper, 278 x 215mm. Notes on the A4 page written in black and blue biro, pencil and thick blue ink.
Fucking is not obligatory
Date: March 1982
From: Courtney, Helen Kathleen, 1952- :[One hundred and fifty seven cartoons on social, feminist and political issues in New Zealand, ca. 1975-1990.]
By: Courtney, Helen Kathleen, 1952-2020
Reference: A-368-050
Description: Cartoon by Helen Kathleen Courtney depicting a woman with short straight hair and a long pointed nose reading a book with the title "Feminist rules, (OK)". The letter O is written as the female symbol. Caption to one side of the image reads "Fucking is not obligatory". Signed "Courtney 82". Bibliography - This cartoon was published in "Broadsheet" March 1982, issue 97, p37 accompanying an article "The Trouble with Feminism is" by Jean Gosling commenting on a list of misconceptions about feminists. Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Black ink drawing, foxing, 84 x 52mm
I wish I could control my rash outbursts…
Date: March 1982
From: Courtney, Helen Kathleen, 1952- :[One hundred and fifty seven cartoons on social, feminist and political issues in New Zealand, ca. 1975-1990.]
By: Courtney, Helen Kathleen, 1952-2020
Reference: A-368-049
Description: Cartoon by Helen Kathleen Courtney depicting a woman wearing a beret and holding a pen, standing next to a wall. The slogan written on the wall reads "Women are people". The caption below the image reads "I wish I could control my rash outbursts…". Signed "Courtney 82©". Bibliography - This cartoon was published in "Broadsheet" March 1982, issue 97, p37 accompanying an article "The Trouble with Feminism is" by Jean Gosling commenting on a list of misconceptions about feminists. Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Black ink drawing, slight foxing, 77 x 63mm
[Man wearing a bow tie]
Date: [1982?]
From: Courtney, Helen Kathleen, 1952- :[One hundred and fifty seven cartoons on social, feminist and political issues in New Zealand, ca. 1975-1990.]
By: Courtney, Helen Kathleen, 1952-2020
Reference: A-368-056
Description: Cartoon by Helen Kathleen Courtney depicting a man in a suit and bow tie, with large ears and nostrils. Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Black ink drawing, slight foxing, 119 x 58mm
Unemployed
Date: [1982?]
From: Courtney, Helen Kathleen, 1952- :[One hundred and fifty seven cartoons on social, feminist and political issues in New Zealand, ca. 1975-1990.]
By: Courtney, Helen Kathleen, 1952-2020
Reference: A-368-051
Description: Magazine clipping of a cartoon by Helen Kathleen Courtney depicting a woman's arm and leg hanging out of the top of a dustbin. She is wearing a pointed ankle boot with a high heel. Caption across the dustbin reads "Unemployed". Signed "Courtney". Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Printed magazine clipping, foxing, 82 x 50mm
[Naked woman]
Date: [1982?]
From: Courtney, Helen Kathleen, 1952- :[One hundred and fifty seven cartoons on social, feminist and political issues in New Zealand, ca. 1975-1990.]
By: Courtney, Helen Kathleen, 1952-2020
Reference: A-368-052
Description: Magazine clipping of a cartoon by Helen Kathleen Courtney depicting a naked woman with her left leg crossed over her right leg, carrying a cane. Signed "82 Courtney". Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Printed magazine clipping, foxing, 125 x 90mm
The Ms New Zealand Show
Date: November 1982
From: Courtney, Helen Kathleen, 1952- :[One hundred and fifty seven cartoons on social, feminist and political issues in New Zealand, ca. 1975-1990.]
By: Courtney, Helen Kathleen, 1952-2020
Reference: A-368-054
Description: Cartoon by Helen Kathleen Courtney depicting a woman with a wide tooth-filled smile, wearing an evening dress and holding an award. The cartoon is stuck to the left side of a piece of card. A printed text title stuck to the card to the right of the cartoon reads "The Ms New Zealand Show". Printed text stuck below the title reads "Phillida Bunkle watched the Media Women Awards programme on television on September 19, Women's Suffrage Day. It brought out in her, she says, everything she's trying to leave behind. In the article below, she tells all. Media Women were asked to write a post-Awards article; they declined to do so, but may write something at a later date." A note on the card reads "20% screen". Bibliography - This cartoon was published in "Broadsheet" November 1982, no.104, pg 32 accompanying an article "The Ms New Zealand Show" by Phillida Bunkle about the Media Women awards programme on television on 19 September 1982. Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Black ink drawing, foxing, and printed magazine text clippings stuck to a piece of card, 137 x 190mm. Note on card in blue biro.
Disgusting filth!
Date: [1982?]
From: Courtney, Helen Kathleen, 1952- :[One hundred and fifty seven cartoons on social, feminist and political issues in New Zealand, ca. 1975-1990.]
By: Courtney, Helen Kathleen, 1952-2020
Reference: A-368-053
Description: Magazine clipping of a cartoon by Helen Kathleen Courtney depicting a man sitting in an armchair throwing a glass of wine at a television. Caption above the man's head reads "Disgusting filth!". Caption for the TV sound reads "Love Hertz". A woman with short hair wearing one earring and carrying an umbrella looks shocked as she views the scene through the window. Signed "Courtney ©". Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Printed magazine clipping, foxing, 69 x 179mm
[Man in suit]
Date: June 1982
From: Courtney, Helen Kathleen, 1952- :[One hundred and fifty seven cartoons on social, feminist and political issues in New Zealand, ca. 1975-1990.]
By: Courtney, Helen Kathleen, 1952-2020
Reference: A-368-055
Description: Cartoon by Helen Kathleen Courtney depicting a man in a suit with heavy jowls and a flared nostril [possibly Robert Muldoon, National Prime Minister]. Signed "Courtney 82". Bibliography - This cartoon was published in "Broadsheet" June 1982, no.104, p4 with the title "I'm not sexist, I just know women are less intelligent!" accompanying an article "Comment!" by Christine Dann about the Women's Political Party. Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Black ink drawing, slight foxing, 129 x 103mm