Yellow Dog #17

1970

Various Artists, Larry Welz (artist), Robert Dougherty (artist), George Metzger (artist), Rick Shubb (artist), Robert Lipking (artist), Greg Irons (artist), Assid Mic (artist), J. Gaccione (artist), Justin Green (artist), Gil Smitherson (artist), Trina Robbins (artist), The Print Mint, Inc. (publisher)

Associated Names
Larry Welz

Artist, American, born 1948

Robert Dougherty

Artist, active 1970s

George Metzger

Artist, American, born 1939

Rick Shubb

Artist, American, born 1945

Ronald Lipking

Artist, born 1949

Greg Irons

Artist, American, 1949 - 1984

Assid Mic

Artist, active 1960s - 1970s

J. Gaccione

Artist, active 1970s

Justin Green

Artist, American, born 1945

Gill Smitherson

Artist, active 1970s

Trina Robbins

Artist, American, born 1938

The Print Mint, Inc.

Publisher, American, 1965 - 2016

This is a drawing of a large cartoonish creature standing in a surreal landscape. The drawing features a giant creature with exaggerated features and a mischievous grin standing on an elevated grassy area overlooking a cityscape below. The creature appears to be unclothed and is gazing down at the bustling city filled with colorful buildings, numerous cars, and various commercial signs. Above the city, a sun with a face peers through a hole in the dark, cloud-filled sky. Details such as the text "Yellow Dog" and cartoon elements like a hydrant and a small dog are included in the drawing, adding to the scene's whimsical atmosphere. The drawing has a comic book art style with bold lines, vibrant colors, and an exaggerated sense of perspective and scale.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    44-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: 24.77 × 17.15 cm (9 3/4 × 6 3/4 in.)
    open: 24.77 × 34.29 cm (9 3/4 × 13 1/2 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2014.126.153


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Associated Names


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