Sunday, January 6, 2019

John Ruge: New to the Toolshed

An original gag cartoon by John Ruge comes to us via eBay sadly lacking its caption. The original drawing shows a young and fashionable urban couple unpacking after a move into their country home. The husband has just discovered a new and unfamiliar place—the toolshed. He carries a hammer and a handsaw, two tools not readily used together.
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John Ruge
Original cartoon art

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John Ruge
Original cartoon art

Detail

The interwoven design of the man's sandals is rendered with assuredness.

John Ruge's signature

Detail

John Ruge
eBay Listing Ended December 16, 2018


John Ruge
eBay Item Description

John Ruge
eBay Bid History
Two bids in the final hour



Note:  Say what? Has this caption been forever lost to posterity? Anyone who can locate a published version of this cartoon should get in touch.

Of the four works of reportedly original John Ruge cartoon art recently listed and sold by eBay seller mika-1234, the cartoon labeled #1, above, is not actually by John Ruge. So who drew it? Read all about it here.


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