Cocktail parties still take place, but they have become less formal affairs since the 1989 publication of Mischa Richter's New Yorker cartoon with this setting. The original art was sold on eBay six months ago.
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| "I don't think I've ever met anyone from the Barbarian sector before." Mischa Richter Original art The New Yorker, November 6, 1989, p. 113 |
If we "read" the drawing from left to right, we first see the grouping of well-dressed people, then the engaged speaker, and finally the surprising party guest. The barbarian stands out by his attire, weaponry, grooming, and choice of beverage.
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| Mischa Richter eBay listing ended February 12, 2023 |
Bidding started at $9.95.
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| Mischa Richter eBay bid history Four of the six bids are in the final eleven seconds. Why bid early? |
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| "I don't think I've ever met anyone from the Barbarian sector before." Mischa Richter Original art The New Yorker, November 6, 1989, p. 113 |
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| A spot drawing by an unidentified artist and a cartoon by Mischa Richter |
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| Spot drawing Artist unidentified |
Note: Who is the spot artist? Or should I say the pot artist?
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