Nancy Griffith

American, active 1970s

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This is a drawing of a comic-style social scene in a bar setting. The image features a group of cartoon-like characters engaged in conversation, displaying various expressions ranging from disinterest to relief. Speech bubbles capture snippets of their dialogues. The vibrant use of color emphasizes the playful yet critical nature of the illustration, and the bar is decorated with ornate lamps and tropical plants, contributing to a lively and retro atmosphere. The cover's design, including the bold title "Young Lust," suggests themes of love, relationships, and humor, all packaged in a comic-book format.
Various Artists, Nancy Griffith, Jay Kinney, Justin Green, Roger Brand, Kim Deitch, Art Spiegelman, Bill Griffith, Diane Noomin, Ned Sonntag, Spain Rodriguez, Robert Crumb, The Print Mint, Inc., Young Lust #4, 1974, 36-page paperback bound volume with half-tone and offset lithograph illustrations in full color on wove paper, Gift of William and Abigail Gerdts, 2014.126.165

Young Lust #4

Various Artists, Nancy Griffith, Jay Kinney, Justin Green, Roger Brand, Kim Deitch, Art Spiegelman, Bill Griffith, Diane Noomin, Ned Sonntag, Spain Rodriguez, Robert Crumb, The Print Mint, Inc. · 1974 · 36-page paperback bound volume with half-tone and offset lithograph illustrations in full color on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2014.126.165

This is a drawing of a humorous scene on the cover of a magazine titled "If the Shoe Fits". The cover features a cartoonish illustration where a clownish figure with a red nose is holding a sign that lists various contributors to the magazine. On either side of this figure, there are two individuals pouring liquids from yellow pitchers into his outstretched shoes. The background is vibrant yellow with large red polka dots, adding to the playful tone of the image. The exaggerated expressions and bold colors contribute to the lighthearted nature of the illustration. The cover indicates the issue number as "No. 2" and a price of fifty cents in the top right corner, with a layout and typography from a vintage comic magazine.
Fits Collective, Bill Griffith, Spain Rodriguez, Jim Osborne, Nancy Senauke, Alan Senauke, Michael Brownstein, Darryl De Vore, Lewis MacAdams, Kim Deitch, Bobbie Creeley, Allen Ginsberg, Gordon Ball, Alice Notley, Sally Cruikshank, Kenneth Greene, Nancy Griffith, Justin Green, Bill Berkson, Joe Brainard, Larry Nahem, Neke Carson, Lewis MacAdams, Judy Grahn, Audre Lorde, Cranium Press, Shanta Nimbark Sacharoff, Rory Hayes, Hilton Obenzinger, David Anderson, Diane Di Prima, Mike Gray, John Sinclair, Robert Crumb, Various Artists, Fits No. 2, 1972, paperback bound volume with half-tone and offset lithograph illustrations on wove paper, with cover in full color, Gift of William and Abigail Gerdts, 2014.126.70

Fits No. 2

Fits Collective, Bill Griffith, Spain Rodriguez, Jim Osborne, Nancy Senauke, Alan Senauke, Michael Brownstein, Darryl De Vore, Lewis MacAdams, Kim Deitch, Bobbie Creeley, Allen Ginsberg, Gordon Ball, Alice Notley, Sally Cruikshank, Kenneth Greene, Nancy Griffith, Justin Green, Bill Berkson, Joe Brainard, Larry Nahem, Neke Carson, Lewis MacAdams, Judy Grahn, Audre Lorde, Cranium Press, Shanta Nimbark Sacharoff, Rory Hayes, Hilton Obenzinger, David Anderson, Diane Di Prima, Mike Gray, John Sinclair, Robert Crumb, Various Artists · 1972 · paperback bound volume with half-tone and offset lithograph illustrations on wove paper, with cover in full color ·  Accession ID  2014.126.70