ANTON (aka Beryl Botterill Thompson/ Mrs. Antonia Yeoman) (Australian-British, 1907-1970): An original pen and ink French bar scene cartoon, circa 1950s
ANTON (aka Beryl Botterill Thompson/ Mrs. Antonia Yeoman) (Australian-British, 1907-1970): An original pen and ink French bar scene cartoon, circa 1950s
Anton (aka Beryl Botterill Thompson/ Mrs. Antonia Yeoman) (Australian-British, 1907-1970): An original pen and ink cartoon – the humorous illustration featuring a couple in a French bar, circa 1950s.
The work is in ink on paper and is signed to the lower left ‘Anton’, possibly produced for Punch magazine or book illustration. Overlaid with tracing paper.
Dimensions: Overall approximately height 33cm x width 26cm.
Condition report: Overall good condition, some surface dirt and handling creases, the lower left and right corners with splits, tracing paper overlay with creases. Would probably benefit from framing
Anton (aka Beryl Botterill Thompson/ Mrs. Antonia Yeoman) (Australian-British, 1907-1970) was an Australian cartoonist and illustrator. Despite losing two fingers after suffering tuberculosis of the spine in childhood, Yeoman continued to pursue a career as an artist. After training at the Royal Academy Schools, her work as a professional artist began in the early 1930s.
The ‘Anton’ series of illustrations were initially produced as a partnership with her brother Harold Botterill. However, by the late 1940s Antonia was producing the entire series alone.
The ‘Anton’ cartoons were hugely popular – known for their humorous depictions of British characters – society figures, forgers, spivs and the aristocracy.
She produced cartoons for Evening Standard, Liliput, Men Only, The New Yorker, Private Eye, Punch, and Tatler. Additionally, Anton designed advertisements for Moss Bros. as well as illustrating seventeen books.
Significantly she was the only female member of Punch’s Toby Club and was the first woman to be elected to the Chelsea Arts Club.
This Anton cartoon is one of several works produced by the artist we are offering for sale.
To view more further examples please use the following link: ANTON (aka Beryl Botterill Thompson/ Mrs. Antonia Yeoman) (Australian-British, 1907-1970): An original ink pen and ink seaside themed cartoon
Finally, for further reading about Anton and her work see: https://www.cartoons.ac.uk/cartoonist-biographies/y-z/BerylYeoman.html
Dimensions: Overall approximately height 33cm x width 26cm
Price: £65
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Condition Report: Overall good condition, some surface dirt and handling creases, the lower left and right corners with splits, tracing paper overlay with creases. Would probably benefit from framing.