McCay, Winsor - Little Nemo in Slumberland, Sunday, 12-30-1906
Artist: Winsor McCay (All)
46 Comments - 1,057 Views - 17 Likes
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DescriptionWith the New Year almost upon us, it seemed like the perfect time to post this beautiful Winsor McCay Little Nemo in Slumberland from almost 116 years ago. Nemo and Princess Camille bid farewell to 1906 and welcome baby 1907. Purchased as two separate pieces on Bristol board, I had both pieces de-acidified to extend their life and had some surface cleaning done by a paper conservator here in Chicago; I then had them scanned together as they are now framed. They are big & beautiful - hope you enjoy! And Happy New Year!Social/Sharing |
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Monty B 
Member Since 2006
1 - Posted on 12/27/2022
WOW!!! Absolutely mind-boggling... I would love own one of these someday...big congrats on this amazing acquisition!!!
Davide G.
Member Since 2009
2 - Posted on 12/27/2022
Museum piece. Congrats and thanks for sharing this treasure!
Rob Pistella
Member Since 2005
Forum Moderator
1 - Posted on 12/27/2022
Spectacular Chris!! World class really- prefect for your collection!
Ruben DaCollector
Member Since 2008
1 - Posted on 12/27/2022
Little Nemo Sundays are almost always genius, but how fortunate to get an example celebrating the New Year, and one which is now 116 years old. The works of art are simply timeless!
Nick - Barry - Matt - Hal - Namor
Member Since 2015
1 - Posted on 12/27/2022
Incredible! Wow! Gorgeous!
John C
Member Since 2014
2 - Posted on 12/27/2022
If McCay had taught me anything it's to never trust Mary and her little lamb.
glen gold
Member Since 2004
1 - Posted on 12/27/2022
Wow, what a piece of artwork! I could get lost in this all day. Was this reprinted in 1947 as per the marking at top or am I misreading that?
Chris K.
Member Since 2008
1 - Posted on 12/27/2022
glen gold wrote:
Wow, what a piece of artwork! I could get lost in this all day. Was this reprinted in 1947 as per the marking at top or am I misreading that?
I've wondered the same, but I really don't know. I am doing some research and will update the description should I dig up anything!
Yo Kuri
Member Since 2019
1 - Posted on 12/27/2022
Congratulations! This is a graceful and imaginative piece and it's perfect for your collection. I think many of us are glad to see a forlorn 2022 lurking in the back of panel 6. Happy New Year!
Carl Linich
Member Since 2011
1 - Posted on 12/27/2022
Stunning. What an amazing piece, in so many ways. Congratulations and thank you for sharing!
Bill J
Member Since 2009
1 - Posted on 12/27/2022
OMG! What a glorious Little Nemo! One of the best, if not THE best, comic strips in history! I've always admired the brilliant work of Winsor McCay. His art is stunningly gorgeous. Fabulous pick-up. I'm delighted for you (And maybe a teensy bit jealous!)
DC's Showcase
Member Since 2006
2 - Posted on 12/27/2022
Now for the hard part: what piece gets kicked off your Featured Gallery to make room for this grail-iest of grails? :)
Chris K.
Member Since 2008
1 - Posted on 12/27/2022
DC's Showcase wrote:
Now for the hard part: what piece gets kicked off your Featured Gallery to make room for this grail-iest of grails? :)
As you can see, I have not come to any conclusions on that necessary front...but, I am working on it...
Marcus Wai
Member Since 2005
1 - Posted on 12/27/2022
A joyous work with the newborn year approaching! The celebration and hope abounds in our dreams for what it will turn out to be!
J H
Member Since 2019
1 - Posted on 12/27/2022
Oh, my! Little Nemo is nearly at the top of my favorite things list, and especially the New Year strips. Beautiful! Someday...Big congrats to you, sir!
Stephen F
Member Since 2005
1 - Posted on 12/27/2022
Wow. You managed to find yourself a GREAT one! So elegant, brilliant and beautiful. And as others have posted, in the perfect collection! Congrats!
Rick W
Member Since 2017
1 - Posted on 12/27/2022
Kudos on the restoration. Looks brilliant and will continue to do so!
Mark Levy
Member Since 2004
1 - Posted on 12/27/2022
Thanks for conserving this classic - we have to remember these aren't comic books!
Mark Tomlinson
Member Since 2004
1 - Posted on 12/27/2022
Stunning piece Chris! True art. The beauty of McCay's delicate lines hasn't been matched. Congrats!
artless artmore
Member Since 2013
1 - Posted on 12/28/2022
Love the line quality in this exquisite Sunday! The poses and costumes are wonderful
Oystein Sorensen
Member Since 2005
2 - Posted on 12/28/2022
Wow and wow again. As historic and beautiful as it gets.
Kasra Ghanbari
Member Since 2004
CAF Administrator
1 - Posted on 12/28/2022
Astounding, the best of the best, congrats!
Jeff Singh
Member Since 2004
2 - Posted on 12/28/2022
A glorious piece from arguably the most important strip by the most important early pioneer and genius of the medium. There is no up from here in comic art. Sure, there might be more expensive pieces but nothing better than something like this. A huge congratulations on the future winner of best CAF strip art 2022!
Tom Coker
Member Since 2005
1 - Posted on 12/28/2022
All Nemo's transport us, but this one is very special. Love the New Year ones. What a Nemo!
Tony Marine
Member Since 2016
1 - Posted on 12/28/2022
Wow! That's a piece of history! What an amazing pickup - congrats Chris!!
Joao Antunes
Member Since 2007
1 - Posted on 12/28/2022
Definitely one of the pinnacle of comic art history! I wish...! Huge congrats!
Ian Saint
Member Since 2021
1 - Posted on 12/28/2022
I am in awe. I think a piece from the series is up there on my grail status list so congratulations. I think highly enough of this series that my printers proof is hanging above my bed helping me when I run off to slumberland.
Felix Lu
Member Since 2005
1 - Posted on 12/29/2022
What an example. Congrats, Chris...and Happy New Year!
GAB R
Member Since 2007
1 - Posted on 12/30/2022
I saw it on HA and thought...what a top example in every aspects! classic LN example!, pure McCay. Congratulations!, a cornerstone for every collection of comic art.
Peter Roe
Member Since 2009
1 - Posted on 1/10/2023
Wow! Windsor McKay! Now that's some history! Thank you for so carefully preserving this wonderful pre-comic book art!
Amir E
Member Since 2020
1 - Posted on 1/21/2023
An absolute treasure Chris. Congrats! I love the New Year Nemo's!
Ben Friedman
Member Since 2006
1 - Posted on 11/29/2024
How is it possible that I never left a comment for this? Absolutely perfect Nemo - featuring my favorite characters, and all that fantastic McCay linework. Spectacular.
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