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Various artists :Observer cartoons; supplement to the "Observer" [Auckland, Wilson & Horton, ca 1882]
- Date
- 1882
- By
- New Zealand observer (Newspaper); Wilson & Horton (Firm)
- Reference
- A-442-008/028-b
- Description
Portraits of soldiers and politicians of the day, including J B Thomson, R Graham, F Whitaker, B Tonks, F Hull, W Lodder, Cairns of the Star, James McCosh Clark, Gilderoy Wells Griffin, D B Cruikshank, C F Goldsboro, Right Rev Dr Cowie, Justice Gillies, Sit William Fox, David Nathan, J M Dargaville, Sergeant McGovern, R Barlow, Constable Gillies, D Hean, E Isaacs, P A Phillips, and a page showing seven politicians. All are printed by Wilson and Horton. Some show a scallop shell logo in a lower corner. Many are dated in early 1882.
Some portraits are signed by C Palmer.
All of the men wear beards, sideboards or moustaches.
Quantity: 21 b&w art print(s).
Physical Description: Lithographs on newsprint, sizes varying around 390 x 260 mm.
- Access restrictions
- Partly restricted - Curator required
- Format
- 21 b&w art print(s), Cartoons (Commentary), Lithographs, Portraits, Works of art, Lithographs on newsprint, sizes varying around 390 x 260 mm.
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[Palmer, Charles, 1841?-1928] :Observer cartoons no. 14 - James McCosh Clark, esq., J.P...
Date: 1882
From: Various artists :Observer cartoons; supplement to the "Observer" [Auckland, Wilson & Horton, ca 1882]
By: Palmer, Charles, 1841?-1928
Reference: A-442-015-a
Description: Shows a portrait of a bearded James McCosh Clark seated at a desk, but turned away from it towards the viewer. There is a scallop shell and staff logo at lower right, possibly the logo of artist Charles Palmer. This copy has the title handwritten above the image. Quantity: 1 b&w art print(s). Physical Description: Lithograph, 398 x 244 mm.
Cousins, Thomas Selby, 1840-1897 :"Observer" cartoons. The New Zealand ministry. T S Co...
Date: 1882
From: Various artists :Observer cartoons; supplement to the "Observer" [Auckland, Wilson & Horton, ca 1882]
By: Cousins, Thomas Selby, 1840-1897
Reference: A-442-028-a
Description: Shows a group of seven head and shoulders portraits of politicians in the Government Cabinet. In the centre is Hon Frederick Whitaker, and around him from top right are: Hon Major Atkinson, Hon T Dick, Hon R Oliver, Hon W Rolleston, Hon W Johnston and Hon J Bryce. Date and cartoon number found in Observer, 22 July 1882, Page 305 Creased copy with small tears. Quantity: 1 b&w art print(s). Physical Description: Engraving on sheet 403 x 267 mm.
Cousins, Thomas Selby, 1840-1897 :"Observer" cartoons. The New Zealand ministry. T S Co...
Date: 1882
From: Various artists :Observer cartoons; supplement to the "Observer" [Auckland, Wilson & Horton, ca 1882]
By: Cousins, Thomas Selby, 1840-1897
Reference: A-442-028-b
Description: Shows a group of seven head and shoulders portraits of politicians in the Government Cabinet. In the centre is Hon Frederick Whitaker, and around him from top right are: Hon Major Atkinson, Hon T Dick, Hon R Oliver, Hon W Rolleston, Hon W Johnston and Hon J Bryce. Date and cartoon number found in Observer, 22 July 1882, Page 305 Quantity: 1 b&w art print(s). Physical Description: Engraving on sheet 400 x 266 mm.
[Palmer, Charles, 1841?-1928] :Observer cartoons no. 5 - Mr F Whitaker. Supplement to t...
Date: 1882
From: Various artists :Observer cartoons; supplement to the "Observer" [Auckland, Wilson & Horton, ca 1882]
By: Palmer, Charles, 1841?-1928
Reference: A-442-010
Description: Shows a full-length portrait of Hon Sir Frederick Whitaker (1812-1891) wearing suit and waistcoat, and holding a monocle that hangs on a cord around his neck. There is a scallop shell and staff logo at lower left, possibly the logo of Charles Palmer. Quantity: 1 b&w art print(s). Physical Description: Lithograph, 385 x 231 mm.
[Palmer, Charles, 1841?-1928] Attributed works :Observer cartoons no. 3 - Mr R Graham. ...
Date: 1882
From: Various artists :Observer cartoons; supplement to the "Observer" [Auckland, Wilson & Horton, ca 1882]
By: Palmer, Charles, 1841?-1928
Reference: A-442-008
Description: Shows a full-length portrait of Robert Graham (1820-1885) wearing pinstripe trousers, frock coat and waistcoat. Attribution: attributed to Charles Palmer on stylistic grounds by comparison with other lithographs in the same series Quantity: 1 b&w art print(s). Physical Description: Lithograph, 395 x 252 mm.
[Palmer, Charles, 1841?-1928] :Observer cartoons no. 27. Sergeant McGovern, R Barlow th...
Date: 1882
From: Various artists :Observer cartoons; supplement to the "Observer" [Auckland, Wilson & Horton, ca 1882]
By: Palmer, Charles, 1841?-1928
Reference: A-442-024-a
Description: Shows head and shoulders portraits of three members of the Police Force, Sergeant McGovern, Constable Gillies, and Mr R Barlow. There is a scallop shell and staff logo at lower left, possibly the logo of artist Charles Palmer. Quantity: 1 b&w art print(s). Physical Description: Lithograph on sheet 223 x 400 mm.
[Palmer, Charles, 1841?-1928] :Observer cartoons no. 15 - Gilderoy Wells Griffin, esq.,...
Date: 1882
From: Various artists :Observer cartoons; supplement to the "Observer" [Auckland, Wilson & Horton, ca 1882]
By: Palmer, Charles, 1841?-1928
Reference: A-442-016
Description: Shows a full-length portrait of a moustached Gilderoy Wells Griffin, standing holding a rolled paper, titled "Report on the products of New Zealand". There is a scallop shell and staff logo at lower right, possibly the logo of artist Charles Palmer. Quantity: 1 b&w art print(s). Physical Description: Lithograph, 408 x 248 mm.
Artist unknown :Observer cartoons no. 9 - Mr F Hull. Supplement to the "Observer", Febr...
Date: 1882
From: Various artists :Observer cartoons; supplement to the "Observer" [Auckland, Wilson & Horton, ca 1882]
Reference: A-442-012
Description: Shows a full-length portrait of Francis Hull a gum merchant (later a sharebroker) of Auckland. He wears a three piece suit. His left hand is in his trouser pocket while his right hand is tucked inside the left side of his buttoned jacket. At the far right is part of a sign for Hull Broth[ers] Mer[chants], a business he was in with his eldest brother until 1884. The initials BH are inscribed faintly at lower left. Quantity: 1 b&w art print(s). Physical Description: Lithograph, 406 x 241 mm.
Cousins, Thomas Selby, 1840-1897 :"Observer" cartoons. The New Zealand ministry. T S Co...
Date: 1882
From: Various artists :Observer cartoons; supplement to the "Observer" [Auckland, Wilson & Horton, ca 1882]
By: Cousins, Thomas Selby, 1840-1897
Reference: A-442-028
Description: Shows a group of seven head and shoulders portraits of politicians in the Government Cabinet. In the centre is Hon Frederick Whitaker, and around him from top right are: Hon Major Atkinson, Hon T Dick, Hon R Oliver, Hon W Rolleston, Hon W Johnston and Hon J Bryce. Date and cartoon number found in Observer, 22 July 1882, Page 305 Quantity: 1 b&w art print(s). Physical Description: Engraving on sheet 400 x 262 mm.
Artist unknown :Observer cartoons no. 4 - J B Thomson, esq., Superintendent Armed Const...
Date: 1882
From: Various artists :Observer cartoons; supplement to the "Observer" [Auckland, Wilson & Horton, ca 1882]
Reference: A-442-009
Description: Shows a three-quarter length portrait of John Bell Thomson (1835?-1896) seated wearing army uniform. Quantity: 1 b&w art print(s). Physical Description: Lithograph, 385 x 260 mm.