Hodgson, Trace, 1958- :[31 original political and social cartoons published in Metro magazine from February to December 1999]

Date
1999
By
Hodgson, Trace, 1958-; Metro (Periodical)
Reference
A-129-065/095
Description

31 original cartoons published in Metro Magazine which illustrated Bill Ralston's 'Godzone' column and the letters page.

Quantity: 31 original cartoon(s).

Physical Description: Black ink, gouache and coloured pencil. Sizes vary, approximately 420mm x 300mm.

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31 original cartoon(s), Works of art, Gouaches, Pencil works, Cartoons (Commentary), Caricatures, Black ink, gouache and coloured pencil. Sizes vary, approximately 420mm x 300mm.
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[Hodgson, Trace], 1958- :[Richard Prebble. Five go mad in Auckland. Metro number 221, N...

Date: 1999

From: Hodgson, Trace, 1958- :[31 original political and social cartoons published in Metro magazine from February to December 1999]

Reference: A-129-092

Description: Cartoon illustration to a magazine article "Five go mad in Auckland", shows politician Richard Prebble, very fristrated as he is stuck in heavy traffic in a small car between much larger vehicles. His number plate is "MADDOG". He smokes a cigarette. On the road beside his car is a discarded KFC packet (chicken fast food). Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink and gouache, on sheet 300 x 420 mm.

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Hodgson, Trace, 1958- :[Auckland City. Godzone. Metro, September 1999, page 30]

Date: 1999

From: Hodgson, Trace, 1958- :[31 original political and social cartoons published in Metro magazine from February to December 1999]

Reference: A-129-083

Description: Cartoon shows an apocalyptic view along a city street, crowded with cars with black pollution fumes rising from them. Tall buildings line the street, with neon signs advertising Sino, Coffee, Sex, Restaurant. There is a Cross on one building. Beyond the buildings a yacht sails towards a palm tree island. The background sky is black and full of green items including horns, wine glass, a wad of banknotes, a hypodermic syringe, guitar, dice, pills, a cigar, cigarette and eyeball. Flames fringe the top of the sky. Inscriptions: Recto - top right - 91 Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink and gouache, on sheet 420 x 299 mm.

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Hodgson, Trace, 1958- :"God, it nearly puts me off my oysters when I think of those poo...

Date: 1999

From: Hodgson, Trace, 1958- :[31 original political and social cartoons published in Metro magazine from February to December 1999]

Reference: A-129-085

Description: Cartoon shows three National Party politicians at a circular banqueting table lit with two elegant triple candlesticks. Jenny Shipley expresses a sight tendency towards a lack of appetite at the plight of poorer children in Auckland, while Wyatt Creech comforts her with a pat on the shoulder. Bill English, at left, asks Creech to "Pass the champers [champagne]!" Above their table a line of flames separates their lighted room from the dark sky above, where items float: hypodermic syringe, crucifix, toilet paper, snake, medicine bottle, "X-Ray" sign, crying baby, skull. Inscriptions: Recto - top right - 88 Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink and gouache, on sheet 420 x 297 mm.

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[Hodgson, Trace], 1958- :Cafe [Jim Anderton. Five go mad in Auckland. Metro, November 1...

Date: 1999

From: Hodgson, Trace, 1958- :[31 original political and social cartoons published in Metro magazine from February to December 1999]

Reference: A-129-090

Description: Cartoon illustration for a magazine article "Five go mad in Auckland", shows politician Jim Anderton in a cafe holding a knife and fork and ready to eat. Contrary to convention, he holds his fork in the right hand and his knife in the left, possibly a commentary on the right and left in politics. His tie shows a pattern of fried eggs and sausages on a red background. His biro is in the breast pocket of his shirt. Inscriptions: Recto - top right - 87 Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink and gouache, on sheet 299 x 420 mm.

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[Hodgson, Trace], 1958- : Casino [Jenny Shipley. Five go mad in Auckland. Metro, Novemb...

Date: 1999

From: Hodgson, Trace, 1958- :[31 original political and social cartoons published in Metro magazine from February to December 1999]

Reference: A-129-088

Description: Cartoon illustration for a magazine article "Five go mad in Auckland", shows a caricature portrait of Prime Minister Jenny Shipley holding a hand of playing cards. She wears a skull brooch. There are gambling tokens piled up at left and right. Flames rise from behind her shoulders, and floating in the black sky beside her head are numbers, suites, dice and tokens. Inscriptions: Recto - top right - 89 Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink and gouache, on sheet 420 x 297 mm.

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[Hodgson, Trace], 1958- :[Helen Clark boardsailing. Five go mad in Auckland. Metro, Nov...

Date: 1999

From: Hodgson, Trace, 1958- :[31 original political and social cartoons published in Metro magazine from February to December 1999]

Reference: A-129-089

Description: Cartoon illustration for a magazine article "Five go mad in Auckland", shows a caricature of Helen Clark in a life jacket and bathing suit, standing up on a windsurfing board, with the Sky Tower and Auckland waterfront behind her. Inscriptions: Recto - top right - 78 Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink and gouache, on sheet 300 x 420 mm.

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[Hodgson, Trace], 1958- :[President Bill Clinton and Monica Lewinsky ride a bomb to Yug...

Date: 1999

From: Hodgson, Trace, 1958- :[31 original political and social cartoons published in Metro magazine from February to December 1999]

Reference: A-129-070

Description: Shows Bill Clinton, President of the United States, holding aloft an Uncle Sam top hat, and sitting astride a bomb labelled Yugoslavia. Monica Lewinsky sits in front of him. Both are smiling broadly. Clinton authorized the use of American troops in a NATO bombing campaign against Yugoslavia in 1999, named Operation Allied Force. Previously that year, the Senate acquitted Clinton on charges of obstruction and perjury, relating to his extramarital affair with Monica Lewinsky. Inscriptions: Recto - top right - 56 Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink, gouache and coloured pencil, on sheet 276 x 420 mm.

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[Hodgson, Trace], 1958- :[Lockwood Smith. Metro, September 1999, page 52]

Date: 1999

From: Hodgson, Trace, 1958- :[31 original political and social cartoons published in Metro magazine from February to December 1999]

Reference: A-129-082

Description: Caricature shows close up the green face and hand of National Party politician Lockwood Smith, with long yellow fingernails, and wearing a red and yellow striped jersey, a small part of which can be seen at lower right. He holds in his fingers a red ball. His smile is menacingly wide with huge teeth. Behind him is a black night with blue stars. Inscriptions: Recto - top right - 75 Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink and gouache, on sheet 299 x 420 mm.

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[Hodgson, Trace], 1958- :Circus [Lockwood Smith. Metro, September? 1999, page 48]

Date: 1999

From: Hodgson, Trace, 1958- :[31 original political and social cartoons published in Metro magazine from February to December 1999]

Reference: A-129-080

Description: Caricature shows National Party politician Lockwood Smith, with green face, hair and hands with long yellow fingernails, and wearing a red and yellow striped jersey. He is peering out of a flash-shaped hole through which circus activities can be seen behind him. Inscriptions: Recto - top right - 76 Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink and gouache, on sheet 420 x 299 mm.

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[Hodgson, Trace], 1958- :No one shall sleep!! [Pavarotti sings. Metro, October 1999, "L...

Date: 1999

From: Hodgson, Trace, 1958- :[31 original political and social cartoons published in Metro magazine from February to December 1999]

Reference: A-129-084

Description: Caricature shows opera singer Luciano Pavarotti singing the well known aria "Nessun dorma" from the opera "Turandot". He is holding his trademark white handkerchief in his right hand. Other Titles - Nessun dorma Inscriptions: Recto - top right - 90 This title may have referred to anticipated audience excitement the following month; Pavarotti performed with the Auckland Philharmonia at Ericsson Stadium on 20 November 1999. Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink, gouache and coloured pencil on sheet 299 x 420 mm.