R. Crumb's Head Comix

1970

Robert Crumb (artist, author), Paul Krassner (Author), Ballantine Books, Inc. (publisher)

Associated Names
Robert Crumb

Artist, American, born 1943

Paul Krassner

Author, American, born 1932

Ballantine Books, Inc.

Publisher, Founded 1952

The Viking Press

Publisher, American, founded 1925

This drawing depicts a comic book cover. The image features the cover of a comic book titled "R. Crumb's Head Comix". The central focus is a bearded figure with large feet, sitting in a landscape of trees and mountains under a blue sky. Above the figure is a thought bubble with a character surrounded by musical notes and hearts. To the left, there are three circular panels showing different cartoons: one with "Fritz the Cat", another with "THE OLD POOPERO", and the last with a city skyline labeled "THE CITY". In the bottom corner, there is a banana-like character. The cover includes an introduction credit to Paul Krassner and a price tag of $2.95. The artwork features vibrant colors and detailed linework typical of underground comics from the late 1960s and 1970s.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    68-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: 33.02 × 25.4 cm (13 × 10 in.)
    open: 33.02 × 50.8 cm (13 × 20 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2014.126.107


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Associated Names


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