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1947 SYD HOFF Racy Magazine Cartoon - Esquire

Artist: Syd Hoff (All)

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Title:	1947 SYD HOFF Racy Magazine Cartoon - Esquire
Artist:	Syd Hoff (All)
Media Type:	Pen and Ink
Art Type:	Comic Strip
For Sale Status:	FS - $135 + Shipping
Views:	266
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Comments:	0
Added to Site:	9/6/2024
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Syd Hoff (1912-2004) was one of the most distinctive cartoonists and children�s book authors/artists during the 20th century. His Danny and the Dinosaur books are forever favorites of children everywhere, but Hoff excelled as a panel cartoonist for many publications, including the New Yorker, Esquire, Look, and The Daily Worker. The latter was done under the pseudonym of A. Redfield. Hoff�s cartoon style was similar in nature to William Stieg�s early work, with bold, lush brushwork, elegantly and cleanly composed. I�m pleased to offer up a wonderful magazine cartoon that likely appeared in Esquire magazine in 1947. The piece is stamped November 18, 1947 on the reverse, and came in a small batch of other cartoons from the same magazine. An executive type sits on his secretary�s lap, stating �My wife says you can�t sit on my lap.� Boy, the times have changed for the better. But still, this is a pretty wonderful example of Hoff�s early cartoon work, with bold brush contour lines and wonderful gray watercolor wash work. The artwork is quite wonderful, with everything you could want in a Hoff magazine cartoon. Given Hoff�s prodigious output, it�s surprising that his original cartoons are not all that common. This is a terrific example, though the condition could be better. It has been damp-stained along the lower border and up into the left and right borders. A tiny bit of the damp-staining enters the artwork, but it�s barely noticeable. As such, this piece is bargain-priced. The piece measures 10�x 15�. A truly terrific example of Syd Hoff�s cartoon artwork, even in lesser condition. $135.00 + 14.00 First Class shipping.

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