Man from Utopia

1972

Rick Griffin (artist, author), San Francisco Comic Book Company (publisher)

Associated Names
Rick Griffin

Artist, American, 1944 - 1991

San Francisco Comic Book Company

Publisher, American, active 1970 - 1983

This is a drawing of a colorful comic book cover. The image features an anthropomorphic figure sitting on a lion with exaggerated features. The figure is dressed in casual attire with goggles and headphones. There is a large title "UTOPIA" above them with comic motifs like dice and speech balloons. The background has a red and blue gradient. To the left are three circular portraits labeled "THE MONITER," "JESUS," and "GUMBO," each with distinct features. A checkered pattern and text elements add to the style. The composition uses bold outlines and colors to convey energy and movement.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    32-page paperback bound volume with half-tone and offset lithograph illustrations on wove paper, with cover in full color

  • Credit Line

    Gift of William and Abigail Gerdts

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 30.16 × 22.86 cm (11 7/8 × 9 in.)
    open: 30.16 × 45.72 cm (11 7/8 × 18 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2014.126.84

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Associated Names

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