Record ID:
265981
Accession number:
MA 11538
Published:
1990.
Credit:
The Melvin R. Seiden Collection. Gift of Janine Luke in honor of William M. Griswold and in memory of Melvin R. Seiden, 2011.
Description:
1 drawing.
Notes:
Original drawing for a cartoon published in The New Yorker, Sept. 24, 1990.
Text captions in drawing: Mr. Pickwick : "They'll never take me alive."; the policeman: "Wanted for insider trading."
Inscriptions/Markings:
"Nov. 13, 1990" - in ink on verso with artist's signature; copyright 1990 The New Yorker Magazine, Inc. sticker on verso: AH 6736. Editorial note in pencil on verso: "Fix: delete period after 'law'". Caption changed accordingly for publication.
Summary:
Mr. Pickwick prepares to hang himself from a chimney as police officers approach on rooftop.
Medium:
Pen and black ink with blue colored pencil and correction fluid, on paper.
Dimensions:
305 x 230 mm
Provenance:
Melvin R. Seiden; Janine Luke.
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