Human and Humane

1970

Walt Kelly

Associated Names
Walt Kelly

Artist, American, 1913 - 1973

The image depicts anthropomorphic animals in a forest setting having a discussion. A variety of cartoon-like characters such as a mouse, skunk, and other animal figures are engaging in conversation with speech bubbles. The dialogue is humorous and playful, touching on themes of humanity and language. Some animals are standing or sitting, interacting with each other, with one character gesturing and speaking loudly. The drawing features detailed illustrations with notations typical of traditional comic strips.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    pen and brush and black ink over blue colored pencil underdrawing on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Garry Trudeau

  • Dimensions

    image: 14.29 × 52.39 cm (5 5/8 × 20 5/8 in.)
    sheet: 17.15 × 54.29 cm (6 3/4 × 21 3/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2016.21.5

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Garry Trudeau, New York; gift to NGA, 2016

Associated Names

Inscriptions

in brush and black ink, lower center: © / 1970 / WALT / KELLY; lower left: 8 - 25 - PUBLISHERS - HALL SYNDICATE INC.; in black pen and ink, signed with a dedication in the artist's handwriting: BEST TO PAUL V. LUTZ ---- Walt Kelly; [various text corrections in blue colored pencil overall]

Wikidata ID

Q64633985

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