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Les Tanner archive

Identifier(s): H2006.75/1-300; H2006.130/1-8; H2007.110/1-2456

 Collection

Scope and contents

Cartoons, the majority published in the Age newspaper, depicting various Australian and international political and popular figures of the day, and also includes major news and social events.

Dates

  • 1969-1997

Creator

  • Tanner, Les (Leslie Mervyn), 1927-2001 (Artist, Person)

Terms Governing Use and Reproduction

This work is in copyright. Copyright restrictions apply.

Extent

2836 drawings : pen, ink, pencil, charcoal

Language

English

Additional description

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Gift; of the artist; 2001.

General Note

Individual titles printed or written below most cartoons. Some cartoons signed.

Subjects

  • Australia -- History -- Caricatures and cartoons.
  • Australia -- Politics and government -- Caricatures and cartoons.
  • Cartoons (Commentary).
  • Ink drawings.
  • Political satire.

Related names

Creator

  • Tanner, Les (Leslie Mervyn), 1927-2001 (Artist, Person)

Administrative Information

Title
Guide to the Les Tanner archive
Status
Completed
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository details

Repository details

Part of the Pictures Collection, State Library Victoria Repository

https://www.slv.vic.gov.au/
Contact:
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Melbourne Victoria 3000 Australia
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