Robert Crumb

Crumb, R. "Neat Guy"

American, born 1943

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This is a painting of a post-apocalyptic scene with characters and debris. The artwork depicts a detailed and colorful dystopian landscape filled with surreal elements. There are characters wearing costumes, some carrying weapons, and flames erupting into the sky. The background is filled with ruins and abstract forms. The bottom part of the image shows debris, including mechanical and skeletal remnants. The style is reminiscent of underground comic artists like Robert Crumb, with intricate linework and a psychedelic flair.
Robert Crumb, Zap, no. 9, 1978, bound volume with half-tone and offset lithograph illustrations, Gift of Eric Denker in honor of David H. Steel, Jr., 2022.143.1

Zap, no. 9

Robert Crumb · 1978 · bound volume with half-tone and offset lithograph illustrations ·  Accession ID  2022.143.1

Various Artists, Art Spiegelman, Bill Griffith, Robert Crumb, Jim Osborne, Jay Lynch, Willy Murphy, Spain Rodriguez, Paul Krassner, Kim Deitch, Jay Kinney, Gilbert Shelton, Justin Green, Harrison Cady, S. Clay Wilson, Bill Fowler, Curt McDowell, Michael McMillan, Aline Kominsky, George Kucher, Robert Armstrong, Diane Noomin, Victor Moscoso, The Print Mint, Inc., Arcade, The Comics Revue #1, 1975, 44-page paperback bound volume with black and white half-tone and offset lithograph illustrations on wove paper and cover in full color, Gift of William and Abigail Gerdts, 2014.126.9

Arcade, The Comics Revue #1

Various Artists, Art Spiegelman, Bill Griffith, Robert Crumb, Jim Osborne, Jay Lynch, Willy Murphy, Spain Rodriguez, Paul Krassner, Kim Deitch, Jay Kinney, Gilbert Shelton, Justin Green, Harrison Cady, S. Clay Wilson, Bill Fowler, Curt McDowell, Michael McMillan, Aline Kominsky, George Kucher, Robert Armstrong, Diane Noomin, Victor Moscoso, The Print Mint, Inc. · 1975 · 44-page paperback bound volume with black and white half-tone and offset lithograph illustrations on wove paper and cover in full color ·  Accession ID  2014.126.9

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.
Various Artists, Robert Crumb, S. Clay Wilson, Rick Griffin, Victor Moscoso, Robert Williams, Gilbert Shelton, Spain Rodriguez, The Print Mint, Inc., Zam, 1974, 36-page paperback bound volume with half-tone and offset lithograph illustrations in black on wove paper and cover in full color, Gift of William and Abigail Gerdts, 2014.126.166

Zam

Various Artists, Robert Crumb, S. Clay Wilson, Rick Griffin, Victor Moscoso, Robert Williams, Gilbert Shelton, Spain Rodriguez, The Print Mint, Inc. · 1974 · 36-page paperback bound volume with half-tone and offset lithograph illustrations in black on wove paper and cover in full color ·  Accession ID  2014.126.166

This is a drawing of a comic-style social scene in a bar setting. The image features a group of cartoon-like characters engaged in conversation, displaying various expressions ranging from disinterest to relief. Speech bubbles capture snippets of their dialogues. The vibrant use of color emphasizes the playful yet critical nature of the illustration, and the bar is decorated with ornate lamps and tropical plants, contributing to a lively and retro atmosphere. The cover's design, including the bold title "Young Lust," suggests themes of love, relationships, and humor, all packaged in a comic-book format.
Various Artists, Nancy Griffith, Jay Kinney, Justin Green, Roger Brand, Kim Deitch, Art Spiegelman, Bill Griffith, Diane Noomin, Ned Sonntag, Spain Rodriguez, Robert Crumb, The Print Mint, Inc., Young Lust #4, 1974, 36-page paperback bound volume with half-tone and offset lithograph illustrations in full color on wove paper, Gift of William and Abigail Gerdts, 2014.126.165

Young Lust #4

Various Artists, Nancy Griffith, Jay Kinney, Justin Green, Roger Brand, Kim Deitch, Art Spiegelman, Bill Griffith, Diane Noomin, Ned Sonntag, Spain Rodriguez, Robert Crumb, The Print Mint, Inc. · 1974 · 36-page paperback bound volume with half-tone and offset lithograph illustrations in full color on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2014.126.165

The image displays a robot-like figure against a bright background with a blue sky and pink clouds. The figure is in profile facing right, showing its upper body. It has detailed mechanical components instead of human facial features, including bolts and metallic surfaces. The "face" includes circular eyes, a nose, and a mouth made of industrial elements. The figure wears a helmet with a star and goggles, and has a wing motif emblem. It appears to be a mix of yellow and blue machinery with ostrich-like feathers. Detailed line artwork creates wire and circuit textures on the body. The background has stylized clouds, giving a surreal and graphic style. The name "ZAP" is in red letters at the top, along with pricing information and an "Adults Only" label.
Various Artists, Spain Rodriguez, S. Clay Wilson, Gilbert Shelton, Rick Griffin, Robert Crumb, Robert Williams, Victor Moscoso, The Print Mint, Inc., Zap, no. 7, 1974, 52-page paperback bound volume with half-tone and offset lithograph illustrations in black and cover in full color, Gift of William and Abigail Gerdts, 2014.126.174

Zap, no. 7

Various Artists, Spain Rodriguez, S. Clay Wilson, Gilbert Shelton, Rick Griffin, Robert Crumb, Robert Williams, Victor Moscoso, The Print Mint, Inc. · 1974 · 52-page paperback bound volume with half-tone and offset lithograph illustrations in black and cover in full color ·  Accession ID  2014.126.174

Robert Crumb, Aline Kominsky, Cartoonist's Co-op Press, Dirty Laundry Comics, No. 1, 1974, 36-page paperback bound volume with half-tone and offset illustrations in black on wove paper, front and back covers in full color, Gift of William and Abigail Gerdts, 2014.126.45

Dirty Laundry Comics, No. 1

Robert Crumb, Aline Kominsky, Cartoonist's Co-op Press · 1974 · 36-page paperback bound volume with half-tone and offset illustrations in black on wove paper, front and back covers in full color ·  Accession ID  2014.126.45

This is a drawing of a creature holding a comic book. The creature has exaggerated features, including a large nose, multiple eyes, tusks, and a broad grin. The comic book is titled "CONSUME" and "BOREDOM ILLUSTRATED," with outlandish lettering and graphics on the cover. The background is bright pink. The creature is surrounded by a spiral of objects, including household items and food. The artwork may be inspired by underground comix and satirical pop art, with a critique of consumer culture.
Various Artists, Gilbert Shelton, Robert Williams, Robert Crumb, S. Clay Wilson, Rick Griffin, Spain Rodriguez, Victor Moscoso, Apex Novelties, Zap, no. 6, 1973, 52-page paperback bound volume with half-tone and offset lithograph illustrations in black and cover in full color, Gift of William and Abigail Gerdts, 2014.126.173

Zap, no. 6

Various Artists, Gilbert Shelton, Robert Williams, Robert Crumb, S. Clay Wilson, Rick Griffin, Spain Rodriguez, Victor Moscoso, Apex Novelties · 1973 · 52-page paperback bound volume with half-tone and offset lithograph illustrations in black and cover in full color ·  Accession ID  2014.126.173

Various Artists, Robert Crumb, Justin Green, Art Spiegelman, Shary Flenniken, Jay Lynch, Michael McMillan, Bill Griffith, Jim Osborne, Apex Novelties, Funny Aminals, 1972, paperback bound volume with half-tone and offset lithograph illustrations on wove paper, with cover in full color, Gift of William and Abigail Gerdts, 2014.126.54

Funny Aminals

Various Artists, Robert Crumb, Justin Green, Art Spiegelman, Shary Flenniken, Jay Lynch, Michael McMillan, Bill Griffith, Jim Osborne, Apex Novelties · 1972 · paperback bound volume with half-tone and offset lithograph illustrations on wove paper, with cover in full color ·  Accession ID  2014.126.54

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.
Robert Crumb, Kitchen Sink Enterprises, XYZ Comics, 1972, 28-page paperback bound volume with half-tone and offset lithograph illustrations in black and cover in full color, Gift of William and Abigail Gerdts, 2014.126.152

XYZ Comics

Robert Crumb, Kitchen Sink Enterprises · 1972 · 28-page paperback bound volume with half-tone and offset lithograph illustrations in black and cover in full color ·  Accession ID  2014.126.152

This is a drawing of a comic book cover. The cover features bold, colorful cartoon illustrations with exaggerated features and expressions. The main scene shows a man with a cigarette in his mouth embracing a woman with bright yellow hair and a red dress. The woman is holding a green toy-like gun while the man holds a folder or document. In the background, a guard in a blue uniform is yawning. The cover is designed with vibrant colors and bold outlines. It contains speech bubbles with phrases such as "Yer a lifesaver, doll..." and "Wotta man!" The title reads "Don Dohler's Projunior," and there are various text elements and embellishments typical of comic book covers.
Various Artists, Jay Lynch, Joe Pilati, Robert Crumb, S. Clay Wilson, Evert Geradts, Jay Kinney, Art Spiegelman, Justin Green, Jim Mitchell, Trina Robbins, Peter Loft, Peter Poplaski, Ned Sonntag, Denis Kitchen, Dave Dozier, Wendell Pugh, Dave L. Herring, Bruce Walthers, Dale Kuipers, Skip Williamson, Joel Beck, Bill Griffith, Don Dohler, Kitchen Sink Enterprises, Projunior, 1972, paperback bound volume with half-tone and offset lithograph illustrations on wove paper, with cover in full color, Gift of William and Abigail Gerdts, 2014.126.100

Projunior

Various Artists, Jay Lynch, Joe Pilati, Robert Crumb, S. Clay Wilson, Evert Geradts, Jay Kinney, Art Spiegelman, Justin Green, Jim Mitchell, Trina Robbins, Peter Loft, Peter Poplaski, Ned Sonntag, Denis Kitchen, Dave Dozier, Wendell Pugh, Dave L. Herring, Bruce Walthers, Dale Kuipers, Skip Williamson, Joel Beck, Bill Griffith, Don Dohler, Kitchen Sink Enterprises · 1972 · paperback bound volume with half-tone and offset lithograph illustrations on wove paper, with cover in full color ·  Accession ID  2014.126.100