Saturday, February 1, 2020

Edward Frascino: Rhino Romance

New Yorker cartoonist Edward Frascino channels Cole Porter as he follow the time-honored tradition of quoting song lyrics in cartoon captions. The original art, bearing white-out corrections, carries a 1979 copyright sticker on the back. It was held for publication, though, until the week of Valentine's Day 1981. Perhaps there's some poetic irony that in 2015 it sold for a song.
Edward Frascino
"I've got you under my skin."
Original art
The New Yorker, February 16, 1981, page 39

Edward Frascino
"I've got you under my skin."
Original art
The New Yorker, February 16, 1981, page 39

Edward Frascino's signature

Verso

Copyright sticker dated 1979, although not published until 1981

Detail of rhinoceros on left

Detail of rhinoceros on right

Edward Frascino
eBay Listing Ended May 28, 2015

Edward Frascino
eBay Item Description
"The cartoon is signed with a signature that I can not read. Experts will certainly know the artist." Yes, it's Albrecht Dürer.

Q & A

Edward Frascino
eBay Bid History
Two bidders, two bids. End of story.


Edward Frascino and Ed Fischer cartoon originals

Spot drawing by Anne Burgess and cartoon by Edward Frascino

Edward Frascino
"I've got you under my skin."
Original art
The New Yorker, February 16, 1981, page 39





Frank Sinatra
"I've Got You Under My Skin"
Songs for Swingin' Lovers! (1956)
Music and lyrics by Cole Porter (1936)
Arranged by Nelson Riddle


Spot drawing by Anne Burgess



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