Scanlan's Monthly, Volume One, Number Six, August 1970

1970

Various Artists

Associated Names
Warren Hinckle III

Editor, American, 1938 - 2016

Robert Crumb

Artist, American, born 1943

S. Clay Wilson

Artist, American, born 1941

This is a comic-style illustration on a magazine cover. The drawing features a large figure wearing a floral dress and blue slippers, holding a piece of paper ripped in half, while a smaller figure stands looking up at them with a perplexed expression. The magazine's title is "Scanlan's," with information indicating it is from August 1970. A speech bubble from the larger figure includes commentary on the magazine's content, highlighting topics such as 'pot,' 'dope smuggling,' 'Poon-Tang movies,' and 'Charlie Manson.' The background is in a vibrant blue with crosshatching texture, and the style is reminiscent of underground comix, characterized by bold outlines and exaggerated features. The artist is identified as R. Crumb.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    72-page paperback bound volume offset lithograph illustrations in color and black and white on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of William and Abigail Gerdts

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 27.31 × 20.96 cm (10 3/4 × 8 1/4 in.)
    open: 27.31 × 41.91 cm (10 3/4 × 16 1/2 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2014.126.113


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Associated Names


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