Tasty Comix #2

1970

Various Artists, Steve Hickman (artist), Patrick Burk (artist, author), Benton Quin (artist, author), Howard Friedman (artist, author), L. Platt (author), Thomas Howell (artist, author), Tom Arctus (artist, author), Sherry Ives (artist, author), Woody Farlee (artist, author), Rich Mofayn (artist, author), Gregory Kwater (artist, author), Robert Williams (artist, author), Gina Farina (artist), Washington Free Community, Inc. (publisher)

Associated Names
Steve Hickman

Artist, active 1970s

Patrick Burk

Artist, active 1970s

Benton Quin

Artist, active 1970s

Howard Friedman

Artist, active 1970s

L. Platt

Author, active 1970s

Thomas Howell

Artist, active 1970s

Tom Arctus

Artist, active 1970s

Sherry Ives

Artist, active 1970s

Woody Farlee

Artist, 1970 - 1979

Rich Mofayn

Artist, active 1970s

Gregory Kwater

Artist, active 1970s

Robert Williams

Artist, American, born 1943

Gina Farina

Artist, active 1970s

Washington Free Community, Inc.

Publisher, American, 1966-1970

This painting features a stylized figure standing in front of a tree with the moon in the background, encapsulated within an oval frame. The image showcases a central drawing of a figure with long hair in a pale, unclothed form, standing on a blue background. Above the figure is a black tree with intertwined branches, framing a white circular shape resembling the moon. Red shapes, akin to petals or leaves, are scattered around the figure's feet and at the bottom of the frame. The background is deep maroon, with psychedelic, ornate text in red at the top and decorative motifs at the bottom corners, creating an intricate and symmetrical composition. The style is reminiscent of psychedelic art from the late 1960s and early 1970s, featuring bold outlines and vibrant contrasting colors.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

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

  • Credit Line

    Gift of William and Abigail Gerdts

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 25.4 × 17.78 cm (10 × 7 in.)
    open: 25.4 × 35.56 cm (10 × 14 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2014.126.138


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Associated Names


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