Zap, no. 6

1973

Various Artists, Gilbert Shelton (artist), Robert Williams (artist), Robert Crumb (artist), S. Clay Wilson (artist), Rick Griffin (artist), Spain Rodriguez (artist), Victor Moscoso (artist), Apex Novelties (publisher)

Associated Names
Various Artists

Artist

Gilbert Shelton

Artist, American, born 1940

Robert Williams

Artist, American, born 1943

Robert Crumb

Artist, American, born 1943

S. Clay Wilson

Artist, American, born 1941

Rick Griffin

Artist, American, 1944 - 1991

Spain Rodriguez

Artist, American, 1940 - 2012

Victor Moscoso

Artist, American, born Spain, 1936

Apex Novelties

Publisher, American, 1968 - c.1990

This is a drawing of a creature holding a comic book. The creature has exaggerated features, including a large nose, multiple eyes, tusks, and a broad grin. The comic book is titled "CONSUME" and "BOREDOM ILLUSTRATED," with outlandish lettering and graphics on the cover. The background is bright pink. The creature is surrounded by a spiral of objects, including household items and food. The artwork may be inspired by underground comix and satirical pop art, with a critique of consumer culture.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    52-page paperback bound volume with half-tone and offset lithograph illustrations in black and cover in full color

  • Credit Line

    Gift of William and Abigail Gerdts

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 25.4 × 17.15 cm (10 × 6 3/4 in.)
    open: 25.4 × 34.29 cm (10 × 13 1/2 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2014.126.173

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Associated Names

Exhibition History

2018

  • Sense of Humor: Caricature, Satire, and the Comical in Prints and Drawings from Leonardo to the Present, National Gallery of Art, Washington, 2018 - 2019.

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