Zam

1974

Various Artists, Robert Crumb (artist), S. Clay Wilson (artist), Rick Griffin (artist), Victor Moscoso (artist), Robert Williams (artist), Gilbert Shelton (artist), Spain Rodriguez (artist), The Print Mint Inc. (publisher)

Associated Names
Robert Crumb

Artist, American, born 1943

S. Clay Wilson

Artist, American, born 1941

Rick Griffin

Artist, American, 1944 - 1991

Victor Moscoso

Artist, American, born Spain, 1936

Robert Williams

Artist, American, born 1943

Gilbert Shelton

Artist, American, born 1940

Spain Rodriguez

Artist, American, 1940 - 2012

The Print Mint, Inc.

Publisher, American, 1965 - 2016

This is a painting depicting a surreal, cartoon-like scene in a desert. The artwork includes various imaginative characters in vibrant colors. A humanoid broccoli with a smokey head stands in the center with a jar labeled "ZAP JAM" nearby. Next to it is a tall, thin, purple creature. In the foreground, there is a character resembling a pirate with a saber and striped pants. A griffin-like creature sits near a large ink bottle with a quill in its mouth. The background features a minimalistic desert setting with two palm trees. The painting resembles a comic book cover with a title and a price marking, created in the style reminiscent of Robert Crumb.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    36-page paperback bound volume with half-tone and offset lithograph illustrations in black on wove paper and cover in full color

  • Credit Line

    Gift of William and Abigail Gerdts

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 17.78 × 13.02 cm (7 × 5 1/8 in.)
    open: 17.78 × 26.04 cm (7 × 10 1/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2014.126.166


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Associated Names


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