ANTON (aka Beryl Botterill Thompson/ Mrs. Antonia Yeoman) (Australian-British, 1907-1970): An original ink pen and ink seaside themed cartoon

Anton (aka Beryl Botterill Thompson/ Mrs. Antonia Yeoman) (Australian-British, 1907-1970): An original pen and ink cartoon – the humorous illustration relating to the seaside.

The drawing depicts a female figure taking a photograph in front of a holiday photo shop. The illustration includes a sign bearing caption “To The Beach”, circa 1950s.

The work is in ink on heavy stock paper. It is signed to the lower left ‘Anton’.

This drawing was possibly produced for Punch magazine or similar publication. The illustration bears numbered stamp to reverse. Overlaid with tracing paper.

Dimensions: Overall approximately height 31.5cm x width 24cm.

Condition report: Overall condition good, some light surface discolouration and dirt. There is some rounding to corners and handling creases. May benefit from framing. Overlay has some nicks and losses.

The Artist

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 seaside cartoon ‘To The Beach’ 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 pen and ink vampire movie 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 31.5cm x width 24cm

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Condition Report: Overall condition good, some light surface discolouration and dirt. There is some rounding to corners and handling creases. May benefit from framing. Overlay has some nicks and losses.

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