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Vtg 1977 Original Ink Political Cartoon Art Independent Voters Signed Mortimer
Item Overview:
Offered is a striking, hand-drawn original political cartoon illustration dated 1977 and signed by the artist, Mortimer. The artwork captures a timeless political dynamic, personifying the highly courted independent voting block as an imperious, wealthy queen seated upon a throne. At the base of the steps, two subservient figures representing the Republican and Democrat parties are shown bowing deeply, hats in hand, begging for her favor.
Points of Interest & Value:
This is a genuine piece of original editorial production art, completely distinct from a mass-produced print or lithograph. Executed in deep black ink over heavy illustration board, the piece showcases the physical, hands-on publication process of the 1970s. For collectors of original comic and editorial art, the board features highly desirable production markers. These include the original light blue pencil editorial guidelines visible along the margins, subtle textural variations in the ink shading, and the artist\'s original white-out correction fluid used to sharply define the lettering and figures.
Additionally, the piece features a distinct production quirk: a hand-lettered spelling error in the main banner reading INDEDENENT VOTERS instead of Independent. This serves as a unique piece of \"in-the-moment\" evidence of the original drafting and layout process before the artwork reached a publication editor.
