XYZ Comics

1972

Robert Crumb

Associated Names
Robert Crumb
Artist, American, born 1943
Kitchen Sink Enterprises
Publisher, American, 1970 - 1999
This print is a comic book cover with exaggerated, cartoonish characters. The central image shows a lanky male character with large feet, brown pants, and a patterned blue vest who is interacting nervously with a woman who has long brown hair and wears short, striped shorts, a green shirt, and tall, heeled boots. They both have pale skin and dark hair. The man is on the left, and his arm is raised to touch the chest of the woman on the right. A drop of liquid appears to be dripping from his large nose.  The background of the central scene is an orange sky with a purple city skyline. Surrounding the central image are smaller depictions of other characters on a red background. The title "XYZ comics" is displayed at the top in yellow letters.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    28-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: 24.92 × 17.78 cm (9 13/16 × 7 in.)
    open: 24.92 × 35.56 cm (9 13/16 × 14 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2014.126.152

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Associated Names

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