Parker, Gladys: Mopsy [Bank], 1960s-03-24 Box 2, Folder 9
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- Parker, Gladys: Mopsy [Bank], 1960s-03-24
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Mopsy is Parker's imaginary autobiography, dispensed in daily installments over a stretch of three decades. (Elder cartoonist Rube Goldberg had said that Parker's hair "Looked like a mop.") She often devoted her feature to "Say what?" one-liners, calculated to inspire befuddlement as well as humor. This piece is a prime example. Undated as to year, the cartoon dates stylistically to Parker's late-in-life period, when she stayed youthful through her signature character. Beautifully drawn, with intense contrast between slender pen-line work and densely blackened areas. Ink over graphite on Bristol board. Image area, 8.5" x 9.5". Light toning, marginal scribbles and a ragged right edge, and small adhesive stain (lower left). Very Good condition. (HERITAGE Description)