IMAGE
Colvin, Neville Maurice, 1918-1991:Mr Arthur Helliwell, who was so unimpressed with the North Island....[1950-1955]
- Date
- 1950 - 1955
- By
- Colvin, Neville Maurice, 1918-1991; Evening Post (Wellington, N.Z.)
- Reference
- B-184-051
- Description
The well-known Fleet Street British journalist Arthur Helliwell, is visiting New Zealand. He was 'so unimpressed with the North Island, particularly Auckland' but 'is very very impressed with Christchurch'. There is a map of New Zealand with a 'Beware of the dog' sign planted in Auckland and a palm tree bearing a sign that reads 'Desert island - no civilization', and two 'savages' dancing and drumming. In the South Island, however, Arthur Helliwell who has a copy of 'The people' under his arm is being wooed by the mayor in his robes, a cupid, a Roman emperor, a page carrying the key to the city, and dancers, one carrying a banner that reads 'Welcome to the Garden of Eden (incorporating the suburbs of Utopia, Elysium, Lotusland, Mt Olympus & Dolce far niente)l.
Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s).
Physical Description: Ink and pencil on paper 380 x 560 mm
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- Format
- 1 original cartoon(s), Works of art, Ink drawings, Cartoons (Commentary), Ink and pencil on paper 380 x 560 mm, Orientation: Horizontal image
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