Reg Manning (American, 1905-1986) Hornets' Nest
Reg Manning (American, 1905-1986) Hornets' Nest, Arizona Republic newspaper cartoon, August 2, 1941 India ink, lithographic crayon, and gouache on heavyweight paper 12-1/2 x 10-1/2 inches (31.8 x 26.7 cm) (image) Signed lower right: Reg Manning Reginald West Manning moved from Kansas City, Missouri to Phoenix, Arizona in 1919 and in 1926 took charge of photography and art for the Arizona Republic newspaper. He was initially known for his feature cartoon page The Big Parade and went on to become the paper's chief editorial cartoonist in 1934. His work was regularly displayed on the front page, syndicated to newspapers throughout the United States, and he was awarded the Pulitzer Prize for Editorial Cartooning in 1951. He remained full-time with the Republic until 1980 and continued to contribute until his death in 1986. Hornets' Nest was published in the Arizona Republic on August 2, 1941, and appeared in newspapers throughout the United States in the first weeks of the month. Uncle Sam takes delight in the trouble Adolf Hitler of Germany has stirred up for himself by the attempt to establish intelligence gathering operations in Bolivia. Reg Manning signed his work with a self-caricature in the form of a cartoony cactus, and it is featured in this original. In addition, he drew, dated (8/30/31) and signed the same caricature a second time in green ink at the bottom of the image. HID03101062020 © 2026 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved www.HA.com/TexasAuctioneerLicenseNotice
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Light toning to sheet. Light diagonal creases at upper right corner, not affecting central image. Very light surface dirt and faint smudges to areas of negative space. Wear and markings to margins of page in keeping with illustration and publishing process. Not framed. Sheet overall: 15 x 11 inches
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Reg Manning (American, 1905-1986) Hornets' Nest, Arizona Republic newspaper cartoon, August 2, 1941 India ink, lithographic crayon, and gouache on heavyweight paper 12-1/2 x 10-1/2 inches (31.8 x 26.7 cm) (image) Signed lower right: Reg Manning Reginald West Manning moved from Kansas City, Missouri to Phoenix, Arizona in 1919 and in 1926 took charge of photography and art for the Arizona Republic newspaper. He was initially known for his feature cartoon page The Big Parade and went on to become the paper's chief editorial cartoonist in 1934. His work was regularly displayed on the front page, syndicated to newspapers throughout the United States, and he was awarded the Pulitzer Prize for Editorial Cartooning in 1951. He remained full-time with the Republic until 1980 and continued to contribute until his death in 1986. Hornets' Nest was published in the Arizona Republic on August 2, 1941, and appeared in newspapers throughout the United States in the first weeks of the month. Uncle Sam takes delight in the trouble Adolf Hitler of Germany has stirred up for himself by the attempt to establish intelligence gathering operations in Bolivia. Reg Manning signed his work with a self-caricature in the form of a cartoony cactus, and it is featured in this original. In addition, he drew, dated (8/30/31) and signed the same caricature a second time in green ink at the bottom of the image. HID03101062020 © 2026 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved www.HA.com/TexasAuctioneerLicenseNotice
Condition
Light toning to sheet. Light diagonal creases at upper right corner, not affecting central image. Very light surface dirt and faint smudges to areas of negative space. Wear and markings to margins of page in keeping with illustration and publishing process. Not framed. Sheet overall: 15 x 11 inches
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