Ed Arno is best remembered for his work as a New Yorker cartoonist. An eBay auction from 2017 shows a different, more serious side of his art. The piece offered is an original illustration dated 1956 in a style of social realism. Its subjects are race, poverty, and neglect. It's setting is urban and gritty. The torn shirt is a reminder of need. The poster depicted on the brick wall recalls hunger in a supposed land of plenty. Only the cat, probably a stray, seems willing to provide some comfort to the child.
Although it was apparently sold in 2017, the same artwork was sold again three years later by the same seller. This time the price was reduced and the sale benefited a charity.
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| Ed Arno's initial and date |
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| Ed Arno eBay Listing Ended August 20, 2017 |
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| Ed Arno eBay Item Description |
Although it was apparently sold in 2017, the same artwork was sold again three years later by the same seller. This time the price was reduced and the sale benefited a charity.
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