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Sketchbook Page by William Hamilton, PFC
William Hamilton's sketchbook pages in pen and ink unmistakably come from the same hand as his finished drawings. They could never be mistaken for those of any other artist. Aside from all that, who...
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The Cartoon Collections Caption Contest #93
The Cartoon Collections Caption Contest #93 manages to misspell the name of the cartoonist. At least Cartoon Collections got Godzilla's name right. The drawing is by Brooke Bourgeois.I had some concern...
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Warren Miller: Not So Far-Out Any More
A 1975 New Yorker cartoon by Warren Miller reflects an era when once-radical ideas eventually had come to seem mainstream. In other words, that time was not entirely unlike our own day.Then as now, it...
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Newton Brand, Jr.,'s Copy of Prince and Mrs. Charming by Warren Miller
Our friend David from Manhattan writes about his copy of a 1970 book personalized by New Yorker cartoonist Warren Miller with a very nice drawing and an inscription on the front free endpaper. The...
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Warren Miller's Crossing
One of my less enviable tasks on this blog is to document the low prices for which some original New Yorker art sells on the auction market. My position, of course, is that a New Yorker original—any...
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Seven Drawings by Virgil Partch
Illustrator and collagist Stephen Kroninger has submitted images of seven original drawings by cartoonist Virgil Partch, Vip if you like. The first was published in Vip: The Mad World of Virgil Partch...
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My Entry in The New Yorker Cartoon Caption Contest #726
I tried not to get carried away with my entry in The New Yorker Cartoon Caption Contest #726 for September 28, 2020. The stinging drawing is by Ali Solomon."I told you we should stockpile...
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Robert Day Procrastinates
In 1945, New Yorker cartoonist Robert Day responded to a request for an autograph... about thirteen months after receiving it. One hopes the recipient, James A. Bowman, thought it was worth the wait....
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The Cartoon Collections Caption Contest #94
The Cartoon Collections Caption Contest #94 presents us with a dog at an information window. This week there is no question as to who is speaking. My entries are below. The drawing is by Kaamran...
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Two Drawings by Virgil Partch
Scott Burns writes, sharing images of two cartoon roughs by Virgil Partch, circa 1943-44, noting, "You don’t see his older ones that often." Well, here's our chance:"A fine sentry dog—that's all I have...
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License Plate for When Green is All There is to Be
It could make you wonder why but why wonder, why wonder?"KERM1T"Michigan license platePhoto by my daughter03399
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Blog Post No. 3400: The 1942 Navy Relief Show Program
On Tuesday, March 10, 1942, the Navy Relief Show was staged at Madison Square Garden. Navy illustratorMcClelland Barclay created the art for the promotional...
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Auction Poster for the Navy Relief Society
Just five months after the bombing of Pearl Harbor and two months after the 1942 Navy Relief Show in Madison Square Garden, the Art Institute of Chicago hosted its own fundraiser for the Navy Relief...
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My Entry in The New Yorker Cartoon Caption Contest #727
Don't wait too long to place a bid on my entry in The New Yorker Cartoon Caption Contest #727 for October 5, 2020. The drawing is by Mort Gerberg."You said you wanted more space."03402
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Ten Items Signed by Eight Cartoonists
A group of ten items signed by eight comic strip cartoonists was sold at auction this past March in L.A. First day covers signed by a cartoonist unassociated with the stamp's subject matter don't...
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The Cartoon Collections Caption Contest #95
The Cartoon Collections Caption Contest #95 presents us with the classic big bunny in the city scenario. I've given up on trying to tell which character is doing the speaking. My entries are below,...
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Down with Skool Signed by Geoffrey Willans and Ronald Searle
It's uncommon to find a copy of Down With Skool! A Guide to School Life for Tiny Pupils and Their Parents (1953) signed by both the author Geoffrey Willans (1911-1958) and the illustrator Ronald Searle...
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Something Fresh from Virgil Partch
Scott Burns has gone into his files and come out with this original cartoon from the hand of Vip, or Virgil Partch."Why is it you've always got to drink until you turn into a vegetable?"Virgil...
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Gluyas Williams: Crisis in Washington
What if the sitting president refuses to leave the White House when his term is up? This surprisingly topical question has already been asked and answered by cartoonist Gluyas Williams—in 1929!...
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Bob Eckstein: In Search of a China Shop
Last week the Facebook group New Yorker Cartoon Caption Contest Rejects (and Enthusiasts) held a one-off caption contest featuring a cartoon by Bob Eckstein showing These days most of the caption...
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