Rubber Duck Tales #1

1973

Michael J. Becker

Associated Names
Michael J. Becker

Artist, active 1970s

Robbie Landeros

Artist, active 1970s

The Print Mint, Inc.

Publisher, American, 1965 - 2016

This is a drawing featuring anthropomorphic ducks and cloaked figures. There is a large rubber duck with laurels on its head sitting on a decorated platform carried by hooded figures. The setting is within an archway with flames lighting the scene. Various non-anthropomorphic ducks are scattered throughout, including one on roller skates. The text "RUBBER DUCK TALES" is displayed at the top in bold letters. The image has a comic and surreal quality resembling underground comix, with exaggerated expressions and chaotic energy.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    36-page paperback bound volume with half-tone and offset lithograph illustrations on wove paper, with front 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

    2014.126.109

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Associated Names

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