Dorman H. Smith (American, 1892-1956) Hark, The

Dorman H. Smith (American, 1892-1956) Hark, The Voice from Another Great War, Newspaper Enterprise Association Syndicated newspaper cartoon, February 12, 1945 India ink, lithographic crayon, and gouache on heavyweight paper 18-1x4 x 16 inches (46.4 x 40.6 cm) (image) Signed lower left: Dorman H. Smith This outstanding original editorial cartoon by Dorman H. Smith features Uncle Sam displaying the nation's mighty sword and the words of Abraham Lincoln from his second inaugural address. It was published February 12, 1945, as World War II in Europe was drawing to a close. The work of cartoonist Dorman H. Smith was syndicated by NEA Service, Inc. and appeared in as many as 700 newspapers across the United States. Mr. Smith was on the art staff of NEA Service in 1921 and in the early-1930s moved to the Hearst organization; his cartoons appeared in Chicago's Herald Examiner and San Francisco Examiner. After service in World War II, he returned to NEA. His work was collected in the book One Hundred and One Cartoons by Dorman H. Smith, published in 1936. HID03101062020 © 2026 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved www.HA.comxTexasAuctioneerLicenseNotice

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Toning to sheet. Small stain lower left; some very light scattered surface dirt and smudges most visible along extreme edges and to margins. Wear and markings to margins of page in keeping with illustration and publishing process. Not framed. Sheet overall: 22.75 x 17.25 inches Heritage Auctions strongly encourages in-person inspection of items by the bidder. Statements by Heritage regarding the condition of objects are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements of fact, and do not constitute a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability by Heritage. All lots offered are sold "AS IS"