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Gahan WilsonMan Becomes His Work - Cartoon2000 circa
2000 circa
$10,000
£7,627.88
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This is one of many cartoons by Gahan Wilson where the subject morphs into the identity of his work. "Wish Not to Be Disturbed for the Duration of Winter - Playboy Cartoon from 1960 is a similar concept and is also for sale.
"A Meat Man at Work is perhaps a spec work or for an unknown publication It is unsigned and framed under plexiglass . 5 1/2 x 9 1/2 inches (image) on 11 x 8 1/2-inch sheet with overlay, framed to 13 x 10 1/2 inches. Title is from inscription in pencil on tracing paper overlay. It is attached on verso.
The uploaded video on 1stDibs is coming up a bit off color. Refer to the still images for more accurate color
- Creator:Gahan Wilson (1930 - 2019, American)
- Creation Year:2000 circa
- Dimensions:Height: 5.5 in (13.97 cm)Width: 9.5 in (24.13 cm)
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- Condition:Overall good conditon. Colors are bright and saturated. Paper is undulating which is organic from the watercolor.
- Gallery Location:Miami, FL
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU385315453342

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