Bijou Funnies #1

published 1968

Various Artists, Jay Lynch (artist, editor), Robert Crumb (artist), Skip Williamson (artist), Jay Kinney (artist), Bijou Publishing Empire (publisher)

Associated Names
Jay Lynch

Artist, American, 1945 - 2017

Robert Crumb

Artist, American, born 1943

Skip Williamson

Artist, American, born 1944

Jay Kinney

Artist, American, born 1950

The Bijou Publishing Empire

Publisher, American

This is a drawing of a comic book cover titled "Bijou Funnies". The cover features two characters, one on the right with a long nose, a large hat, a pink bow tie, and a purple blazer. This character's eyes are large and gazing to the side. The character on the left is a blue creature with large yellow eyes, an elongated nose, and long whiskers. The background consists of swirling green lines that emphasize the characters' expressions and forms. Speech bubbles indicate a dialogue between the characters. The cover uses vibrant colors and playful text designs with phrases like "All New!" and "More fun than a barrel of monkeys!" reminiscent of underground comix style.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    36-page paperback bound volume with half-tone and offset lithograph illustrations in black and white on wove paper and cover in full color

  • Credit Line

    Gift of William and Abigail Gerdts

  • Dimensions

    closed: 24.45 × 17.15 cm (9 5/8 × 6 3/4 in.)
    open: 24.45 × 34.29 cm (9 5/8 × 13 1/2 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2014.126.15


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

William and Abigail Gerdts, New York, NY; gift to NGA, 2014

Associated Names


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