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Cartoon - Waiting for the Ax to Fall. | McCord Museum
En attendant que tombe le couperet
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En attendant que tombe le couperet
You can freely copy, modify and distribute this image, even for commercial purposes. Need more information about image licensing or a higher resolution image? Read our Photographic Services and Copyright page.

Cartoon

Waiting for the Ax to Fall.
Artist (1917-2007)
SignatureL. c. within image, JOHN COLLINS
Date 1945-1950
Medium / Technique Ink, graphite and opaque white pigment on paper
Dimensions38.1 x 35.4 cm
ClassificationCommunication Objects - Documentary Objects - Graphic Documents
Origin Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Object NumberM965.199.2528
DivisionDocumentary Art
CollectionMcCord
CreditGift of John Collins - The Gazette
Status
Not on view

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Still Waiting for It to Fall.
Cartoon
Still Waiting for It to Fall.
John Collins
About 1958
M965.199.1089
The Orient Ax
Wood engraving
The Orient Ax
John Henry Walker
About 1850-1885
M930.50.5.175
Thoughts While Waiting at a Bus Stop.
Cartoon
Thoughts While Waiting at a Bus Stop.
John Collins
About 1957
M965.199.505
Lady in Waiting.
Cartoon
Lady in Waiting.
John Collins
1949-1950
M965.199.5097
We're Waiting for Your Answer, Nikita.
Cartoon
We're Waiting for Your Answer, Nikita.
John Collins
About 1961
M965.199.3646
Waiting for the Budget to Come Up.
Cartoon
Waiting for the Budget to Come Up.
John Collins
About 1947
M965.199.1318
Still Waiting at the Church.
Cartoon
Still Waiting at the Church.
John Collins
About 1946
M965.199.9847
Waiting for a Prince Charming.
Cartoon
Waiting for a Prince Charming.
John Collins
About 1952
M965.199.5546
Still Waiting Under the Mistletoe.
Cartoon
Still Waiting Under the Mistletoe.
John Collins
About 1948
M965.199.8579
In the Big Four Waiting Room.
Cartoon
In the Big Four Waiting Room.
John Collins
About 1953
M965.199.9453
In the Waiting Room.
Cartoon
In the Waiting Room.
John Collins
About 1970
M965.199.6436
Waiting for an Immigration Policy.
Cartoon
Waiting for an Immigration Policy.
John Collins
About 1955
M965.199.9885

This project is made possible thanks to the generous support of the Azrieli Foundation and Canadian Heritage.