Bijou Funnies #7

published 1972

Various Artists, Jay Lynch (editor, artist), Art Spiegelman (artist), Robert Crumb (artist), Skip Williamson (artist), Evert Geradts (artist), Justin Green (artist), Daniel Clyne (artist), Kitchen Sink Enterprises (publisher)

Associated Names
Jay Lynch

Artist, American, 1945 - 2017

Art Spiegelman

Artist, American, born Sweden, 1948

Robert Crumb

Artist, American, born 1943

Skip Williamson

Artist, American, born 1944

Evert Geradts

Artist, Dutch, born 1943

Justin Green

Artist, American, born 1945

Daniel Clyne

Artist, American, active 1970s

Kitchen Sink Enterprises

Publisher, American, 1970 - 1999

This is a drawing of a comic book cover with various panels depicting exaggerated and humorous scenarios. The image features the title "Bijou Funnies" prominently at the top in large red letters against a yellow background. Below the title, there are three comic panels showcasing a consistent theme of expressive dramatics and satire. The first panel shows a cloaked figure wielding a dagger near a frightened character. The second panel depicts a quirky character lecturing another on ecological issues while the other character reacts with surprise. The third panel presents a humorous situation involving a recognized silhouette character from comics. The style is bold and cartoonish, with strong outlines and vivid colors adding to the retro comic appeal.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

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

  • Credit Line

    Gift of William and Abigail Gerdts

  • Dimensions

    closed: 22.54 × 16.83 cm (8 7/8 × 6 5/8 in.)
    open: 22.54 × 33.66 cm (8 7/8 × 13 1/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2014.126.21


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Associated Names


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