XYZ Comics

1972

Robert Crumb

Artist, American, born 1943

Kitchen Sink Enterprises

Publisher, American, 1970 - 1999

Robert Crumb (artist, author), Kitchen Sink Enterprises (publisher)

Attributed to

This 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 interacting nervously with a female figure with long brown hair wearing short striped shorts and tall heeled boots. The male figure's arm is raised and he is touching the chest of the female figure. The background of the central scene is an orange sky with a purple city skyline. Surrounding the central image are smaller illustrations 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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