Harold ‘Dusty’ Miller (1897-1964) was for many years a popular illustrator and cartoonist with the Isle of Man Times. An exhibition of his cartoons reflecting life during the Second World War entitled Dusty Sees It Through is coming to a close at House of Manannan in Peel on 10th January 2016.

Sunday (10th January) will be the last day to view the original works shown alongside a commentary, explaining the background events from which Dusty drew his inspiration.

Dusty’s works offers a unique perspective on the Second World War, often as it was seen from the Isle of Man. He was sometimes scathing in his portrayal of incompetent local authorities, but his pen ranged far and wide – Hitler and Mussolini were also frequent targets of his wit.

Visitor reviews

“A wonderful snapshot of the Isle of Man during the war. The pages of the papers are a moving support to Dusty’s messages.”

“Excellent exhibition of excellent material, the fine satirical wit and poignancy really convey the times”

“What a pleasure – he had a great wit”

A taster of Dusty’s cartoons and commentary by exhibition Curator Matthew Richardson are available to view at www.imuseum.im.  

The next exhibition to feature at the House of Manannan is artworks by acknowledged Danish artist Susanne Thea entitled They Came from the Deep Blue Sea opening on 6th February 2016. Her series of prints are inspired by the sagas and manuscripts detailing the famous Viking Battle of Clontarf in Ireland in April AD 1014.

Susanne makes use of 400-year-old graphic and printing techniques creating copper etchings, wood cuts and monotypes. She is well known for her 72 meter print "Paraphrase of the Bayeux Tapestry" and her uniquely personal figurative language has attracted international attention and interest from museums around the world.

The House of Manannan is open daily 10am – 5pm (closed New Year’s Day) and entry to the exhibitions gallery is free.

Photo - This House That Was My Brother’s by Dusty Miller © Manx National Heritage.