Tales of Toad #2

1971

Bill Griffith (artist, author), The Print Mint, Inc. (publisher)

Associated Names
Bill Griffith

Artist, American, born 1944

The Print Mint, Inc.

Publisher, American, 1965 - 2016

The image is a drawing of anthropomorphic toads in a cartoon cover illustration. It features a group of toad-like figures with humanoid bodies and toad faces. The main figure in the foreground has one fist raised and is depicted mid-stride. Behind this toad, other varied toad-like characters stand in a line with different attires. The cover is colorful with bold outlines and an exaggerated graphic style typical of cartoon comics. The title reads "Tales of Toad," with various text elements and visual motifs suggesting humor and anthropomorphism. The image has a playful and satirical tone.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    36-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

    2014.126.137

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Associated Names

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