Moondog #2

1971

George Metzger

Associated Names
George Metzger

Artist, American, born 1939

The Print Mint, Inc.

Publisher, American, 1965 - 2016

This is a drawing of a scene in space. The image shows a large, bright yellow moon-like figure in the center, textured with crater-like markings. Below a red and white title reading "MOONDOG," three comic-style characters appear in dynamic poses against a dark blue starry sky. The characters include one with dark features and a long white mane, one with a green mane, and a small, stylized classic car. The art style is reminiscent of classic comic book covers.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    44-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: 24.77 × 17.15 cm (9 3/4 × 6 3/4 in.)
    open: 24.77 × 34.29 cm (9 3/4 × 13 1/2 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2014.126.89

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Associated Names

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