R. A. Lewis (American, 1902-1977) St. Patrick Wa

R. A. Lewis (American, 1902-1977) St. Patrick Wasn't the Only One Who Had to Fight Snakes, Milwaukee Journal newspaper cartoon, March 23, 1941 Lithographic crayon on heavyweight paper 11 x 9 inches (27.9 x 22.9 cm) (image) Signed lower right: R.A. Lewis Ross A. Lewis was the strongly anti-Nazi lead editorial cartoonist of the Milwaukee Journal newspaper, and he was awarded the Pulitzer Prize in 1935 for a cartoon depicting the use of violence by both industry and strikers in labor disputes. His mastery of lithographic crayon is evident in this original. His work spanning his 38-year career, 1929-1967, was collected in book form in The Cartoons of R. A. Lewis published in 1968. His cartoons were syndicated to newspapers throughout the country. In this powerful cartoon published in the Milwaukee Journal on March 23, 1941, Uncle Sam rolls up his sleeves and goes to work to eradicate "Saboteurs" and "5th Columnists" in American industry as the country ratcheted up war production to aid Britain and provide for its own defense. HID03101062020 © 2026 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved www.HA.comxTexasAuctioneerLicenseNotice

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Pin points of surface dirt to margins. Pin holes at upper corners. Wear and markings in keeping with illustration and publishing process. Not framed. Sheet overall: 14 x 11.25 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"