George Booth is aware that some of his originals have faded significantly over time.
Oh, if you get those drugstore Bic pens, that’s no good because they fade. You gotta be careful about that. Takes a long time, but if you put them in the sunlight… they’ll fade out.
—George Booth
The original cartoon artwork "Aphids on the heliotrope!" is a case in point. But who added that caption in india ink?
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"Aphids on the heliotrope!"
George Booth, Original art
The New Yorker, August 19, 1974, page 31 |
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"Aphids on the heliotrope!"
George Booth, Original art
The New Yorker, August 19, 1974, page 31 |
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| The caption hasn't faded, but then it isn't in George Booth's hand. |
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| George Booth's signature |
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Detail of a Door Jamb and Casing
This is what can happen when you give a camera to an eBay seller. |
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| Detail with Flying Newspaper |
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| Detail with Bug Spray |
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| Detail of English Bull Terrier |
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eBay Listing Ended March 14, 2016
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| eBay Item Description |
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| George Booth, The New Yorker, August 19, 1974, page 31 |
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"Aphids on the heliotrope!"
George Booth, The New Yorker, August 19, 1974, page 31
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"Aphids on the heliotrope!"
George Booth, Original art
The New Yorker, August 19, 1974, page 31 |
Note: Do paper conservators have a fix for this kind of fading? Does anyone know?
In just a week, George Booth turns 90. There's still time to send images of original Booth artwork to help with the celebration. You know you want to. By now you should know where to find me.
Enjoy
Jane Mattimoe's full interview with George Booth on her outstanding
A Case for Pencils blog.
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