King Bee

1969

Various Artists, Robert Crumb (author, artist), S. Clay Wilson (author, artist), Victor Moscoso (author, artist), Rick Griffin (author, artist), Jeremy Marks (author), Peter Max (artist), Dr. Flagstaff (author), Apex Novelties (co-publisher), Kerry Clark (co-publisher)

Associated Names
Robert Crumb

Artist, American, born 1943

S. Clay Wilson

Artist, American, born 1941

Victor Moscoso

Artist, American, born Spain, 1936

Rick Griffin

Artist, American, 1944 - 1991

Jeremy Marks

Author, active 1960s

Peter Max

Artist, American, born 1937

Dr. Flagstaff

Author, active 1960s

Apex Novelties

Publisher, American, 1968 - c.1990

Kerry Clark

Publisher, active 1960s

This is an illustration of anthropomorphized cars in a humorous and surreal interaction. The image depicts two cars as living characters engaged in a lively scene where one car appears to be lifting another with expressions of effort. The drawing style is bold and cartoonish, with exaggerated expressions and movements. In the top-left corner is a character wearing a bee costume with a striped pattern. The background shows a cityscape in a simplified silhouette. The title "King Bee" is prominently placed in large stylized letters. Below the drawing, text reads, "A REVOLUTIONARY 'FIRST!' WE DARE TO SHOW 'DOING IT' RIGHT ON THE FRONT PAGE!!!". There is a speech bubble from a small figure observing the scene who exclaims, "EEK! I CAN’T LOOK!".
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    16-page newspaper tabloid with halftone and offset lithograph illustrations

  • Credit Line

    Gift of William and Abigail Gerdts

  • Dimensions

    page size: 40.64 × 29.21 cm (16 × 11 1/2 in.)
    open: 40.64 × 58.42 cm (16 × 23 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2014.126.78


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Associated Names


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