ANTON (aka Beryl Botterill Thompson/ Mrs. Antonia Yeoman) (Australian-British, 1907-1970): An original pen and ink vampire movie themed cartoon
ANTON (aka Beryl Botterill Thompson/ Mrs. Antonia Yeoman) (Australian-British, 1907-1970): An original pen and ink vampire movie themed cartoon
Anton (aka Beryl Botterill Thompson/ Mrs. Antonia Yeoman) (Australian-British, 1907-1970): An original pen and ink vampire movie themed cartoon.
The humorous illustration relating to horror movies and blood donation. The drawing depicts the exterior of a cinema showing ‘The Mad Vampire’. Two nurses are sitting displaying a sign captioned
“Why Not Become A Blood Donor?”
Dated September 1958.
The work is in ink on paper and is signed to the lower right ‘Anton’. It would have been likely produced for Evening Standard or similar publication.
The illustration is likely a witty commentary on the release of the iconic Hammer Horror film Dracula, starring Christopher Lee and Peter Cushing. The film premiered in the UK in May 1958 and was on general release from June 1958.
The illustration bears artist agent stamps to reverse. Overlaid with tracing paper.
Dimensions: Overall approximately height 21cm x width 26cm.
Condition report: Would benefit from framing, some light surface dirt and marks, handling creases and rounding to corners, Reverse with ink and print related staining.
The reverse includes Alan Bechervaise name stamp. Bechervaise was an agent who represented several notable commercial artists, including Ronald Searle.
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.
During her career she produced cartoons for Evening Standard, Liliput, Men Only, The New Yorker, Private Eye, Punch, and Tatler. Additionally, she designed advertisements for Moss Bros. as well as illustrating 17 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 Vampire movie themed 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 pen and ink vegetarian restaurant 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 21cm x width 26cm.
Price: £65
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Condition Report: Would benefit from framing, some light surface dirt and marks, handling creases and rounding to corners, Reverse with ink and print related staining.