{"product_id":"original-1970s-political-cartoon-featuring-maine-master-andrew-wyeth-by-pulitzer-winner-paul-szep-complete-2-piece-matched-set-with-signed-provenance-note","title":"Original 1970s Political Cartoon Featuring Maine Master Andrew Wyeth— Complete 2-Piece Matched Set with Signed Provenance Note","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003eAn extraordinary piece of 20th-century American art and political satire, this original pen-and-ink cartoon directly highlights Maine’s most celebrated iconic realist painter, \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"176\"\u003eAndrew Wyeth\u003c\/b\u003e (1917–2009).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003eCreated by two-time Pulitzer Prize-winning \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"43\"\u003eBoston Globe\u003c\/i\u003e editorial cartoonist Paul Szep, the drawing skewers the high-profile January 1972 news headline featured in the artwork: \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"177\"\u003e\"White House Denies Wyeth to Paint Nixon Portrait.\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003eIn the artwork, Wyeth—holding the newspaper—looks on as a card-shuffler\/dealer (caricatured as a shifty Nixon-era operative) works a deck at an easel, while the caption typed below reads:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,0\"\u003e\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"7,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e\"They’ve obviously got someone else with a little more experience in mind.\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003eThis historic pair includes both the framed original artwork and the accompanying hand-written cover letter on official \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"120\"\u003eThe Boston Globe\u003c\/i\u003e letterhead, signed by Paul Szep himself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Andrew Wyeth Connection:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003eFor collectors of Maine art and regional history, Andrew Wyeth needs no introduction. Renowned for capturing the rugged beauty, stark light, and coastal souls of Cushing and Knox County, Wyeth stands as one of the most famous American realism masters of all time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003eIn early 1972, national media erupted over reports that Wyeth—already an American titan—had been considered (and allegedly turned down or passed over) to paint President Richard Nixon's official White House portrait. This original cartoon captures that exact, famous moment in modern art history when Maine's legendary painter found himself at the center of a national White House media storm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"14\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eWhat’s Included in this Matched Pair:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col start=\"1\" data-path-to-node=\"15\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"15,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"15,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eOriginal Editorial Artwork Frame (1\/2):\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"15,0,1\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"15,0,1,0,0\"\u003eHand-drawn pen, ink, and wash illustration on artist board.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"15,0,1,1,0\"\u003eFeatures the hand-lettered news article referencing Andrew Wyeth, typed caption, and original artist ink inscription to the side: \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"15,0,1,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"130\"\u003e\"To SALLY: With all my best wishes - Paul\"\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"15,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"15,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSigned Provenance Letter Frame (2\/2):\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"15,1,1\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"15,1,1,0,0\"\u003eOriginal handwritten letter on vintage \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"15,1,1,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"39\"\u003eThe Boston Globe\u003c\/i\u003e stationery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"15,1,1,1,0\"\u003eReads: \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"15,1,1,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"7\"\u003e\"Dear Sally: As I was going thru my stuff for a coming exhibition, it occurred to me that this particular cartoon gave you some pleasure. I hope you will accept it with my very best wishes. Paul\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"17\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"17\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDetails \u0026amp; Specifications:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"18\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"18,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"18,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eArtist:\u003c\/b\u003e Paul Szep (Editorial Cartoonist for \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"18,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"44\"\u003eThe Boston Globe\u003c\/i\u003e, 2-time Pulitzer Prize Winner)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"18,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"18,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSubject:\u003c\/b\u003e Legendary Maine Realist Painter \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"18,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"41\"\u003eAndrew Wyeth\u003c\/b\u003e \u0026amp; President Richard Nixon White House Portrait Controversy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"18,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"18,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDate:\u003c\/b\u003e Circa 1972\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"18,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"18,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eMedium:\u003c\/b\u003e Original Pen \u0026amp; Ink on Board \/ Typed Paste-Up Caption \/ Signed Letter on Letterhead\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"18,4,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"18,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eFraming:\u003c\/b\u003e Professionally framed in matching black wood frames with gold inner fillets and custom mats.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"18,5,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"18,5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/b\u003e Excellent vintage condition. Ink remains crisp and deep, board shows light natural age-toning consistent with 1970s newsroom art production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Seawicks Candle Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52562750701799,"sku":null,"price":550.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0251\/8217\/files\/550C2789-DFE6-49CC-9FE7-801E5C38D2E4.jpg?v=1788461738","url":"https:\/\/shopseawicks.com\/products\/original-1970s-political-cartoon-featuring-maine-master-andrew-wyeth-by-pulitzer-winner-paul-szep-complete-2-piece-matched-set-with-signed-provenance-note","provider":"Seawicks Candle Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}