Robert Crumb, Caricature Study of a Man
Robert Crumb (American, b. 1943).
An intricate ink drawing on paper featuring a grotesque, highly detailed caricature of a bespectacled man in profile with wild, expressive hair. The work showcases signature dense cross-hatching and bold, fluid linework against a neutral cream background. Signed "R. Crumb" in the lower right. Framed.
Robert Crumb is a seminal American cartoonist and illustrator, widely regarded as the foundational figure of the underground comix movement. Emerging in the 1960s, his work is characterized by its subversive themes and a distinctive, labor-intensive drawing style that often satirizes American culture. Throughout his career, Crumb has maintained a fiercely independent path, significantly influencing the evolution of both modern illustration and the graphic novel.
DIMENSIONS
Unframed: 11 3/4 x 10 1/4 inches
Framed: 13 1/8 x 11 3/4 inches
PROVENANCE
Private collection.
Condition
Good condition consistent with age
Estimate
Reserve
Time, Location
Auction House
Robert Crumb (American, b. 1943).
An intricate ink drawing on paper featuring a grotesque, highly detailed caricature of a bespectacled man in profile with wild, expressive hair. The work showcases signature dense cross-hatching and bold, fluid linework against a neutral cream background. Signed "R. Crumb" in the lower right. Framed.
Robert Crumb is a seminal American cartoonist and illustrator, widely regarded as the foundational figure of the underground comix movement. Emerging in the 1960s, his work is characterized by its subversive themes and a distinctive, labor-intensive drawing style that often satirizes American culture. Throughout his career, Crumb has maintained a fiercely independent path, significantly influencing the evolution of both modern illustration and the graphic novel.
DIMENSIONS
Unframed: 11 3/4 x 10 1/4 inches
Framed: 13 1/8 x 11 3/4 inches
PROVENANCE
Private collection.
Condition
Good condition consistent with age
Estimate
Reserve
Time, Location
Auction House
