H.H. Asquith (right) asks Arthur Balfour (centre) whether he has sent out invitations to colonial leaders; Balfour replies that he has not, but Richard Seddon, Prime Minister of New Zealand, enters from the left to claim his invitation. Drawing by David Wilson, 1905.
- Wilson, David, 1873-1935.
- Date:
- 1905
- Reference:
- 573505i
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Description
Possibly referring to the Colonial Conference (renamed in 1907 as the Imperial Conference) that eventually took place in London in April-May 1907. Seddon had died in 1906: New Zealand was represented in 1907 by his successor, Sir Joseph Ward
Publication/Creation
1905
Physical description
1 drawing : black ink with blue watercolour ; image and text 14.8 x 21.3 cm
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Lettering
Exposing his hand ... ; David Wilson
Lettering continues: Mr Asquith--Have you written those colonial invitations yet? Mr Balfour--I can conceive no reason for my having done so! Mr Seddon-- (Unexpectedly, from behind) For me, I think!!
Reference
Wellcome Collection 573505i
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Location Status Access Closed stores