Friedman, Ben :: Comic Strip Art (1) -- Early Pioneers (1900 - 1930)

Frederick Opper - Wouldn’t It Make You Mad? (c. 1921)

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Title:	Frederick Opper - Wouldn’t It Make You Mad? (c. 1921)
Artist:	Frederick Opper (All)
Media Type:	Pen and Ink
Art Type:	Comic Strip
For Sale Status:	NFS
Views:	216
Likes on CAF:	0 1
Comments:	1
Added to Site:	4/15/2021
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Hilarious strip from one of the pioneers of newspaper strip art, Frederick Opper. Opper started working for Hearst as a cartoonist in 1900, making him one of the founding fathers of the form. This is a great example, and is still funny and insightful today. Ink in art board (13” x 12”).

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	Ben Friedman Premium Gallery Owner
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Rob Stolzer
Member Since 2004

Posted on 4/16/2021

Terrific stuff, Ben. I love this late stuff by Opper, and this is a great example. Congrats!

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