Cartoonist George Booth turns 95 tomorrow. That makes today the perfect occasion to enjoy the original art from one of his 1978 New Yorker man-in-the-bathtub cartoons. It was sold at Swann Galleries some four decades after publication in regrettably faded condition. It is generally accepted wisdom that a cartoonist should strive to simplify compositions and omit unnecessary detail. Thank goodness Booth doesn't follow that advice.
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| "Last night I heard a cicada." George Booth Original art The New Yorker, June 19, 1978, page 35 |
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| George Booth Swann Auction Galleries March 21, 2017 Hammer price |
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| With buyer's premium |
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Spot drawing by Lászlo Roth and cartoon by George Booth |
Note: I've been hearing a cicada or two recently myself.
I would be happy to post more original drawings by George Booth that are held in private collections. Please share scans or photos with me.
August 7, 2021 Update: The spot artist is evidently Lászlo Roth. I have updated the post accordingly.
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