S. J. Ray Ink on Paper Political Cartoon
Item Details
An ink on paper political cartoon titled ‘An Old Russian Custom That Didn’t End With the Czars,’ by American cartoonist S. J. Ray (1891 – 1970). The work depicts stylized versions of both Leon Trotsky and Joseph Stalin with the personification of the United States Uncle Same listens to Trotsky with a confused expression. To the bottom left the work is signed in ink and the title is written to the top in graphite. The work is presented on a white mat under sealed cellophane.
Condition
- some wear around the edges of the mat; some marks and residue to cellophane sleeve; paper has smudges and puncture marks from previous mounting.
Dimensions
- measurements of mat; measurements of image 12.5" W x 14.5" H.
Item #
16CIN997-1312