1950 Color Print Zdizslaw Czermanski Art Harry S Truman Political Cartoon YFT6

"There's no business like show business"

This is an original 1950 color print of a political cartoon by Zdizslaw Czermanski (1896-1970) entitled, "There's no business like show business", that humorously depicts Harry S. Truman (1884-1972), the 33rd President of the United States of America, dancing onstage in a band leader costume next to "animal tamer", General Douglas MacArthur (1880-1964) of the United States Army, with a bear representing the Soviet Union (USSR).

CONDITION

This 63+ year old Item is rated Very Fine +++. Light aging throughout. Light wrinkling. There is light bleedthrough on this piece from the verso. Some light surface rub. Please note: There is printing on the verso.

• Product Type: Original Color Print; Color
• Grade: Very Fine +++
• Dimensions: Approximately 9.75 x 12.75 inches; 25 x 32 cm
• Authentication: Serial-Numbered Certificate of Authenticity w/ Full Provenance
• Protection: Packaged in a custom archival sleeve with an acid-free black board (great for display, gift-giving, and preservation)

This piece was illustrated by Czermanski, Zdzislaw. Artist signature in print - bottom left of image.

Zdzislaw Czermanski

Zdzislaw Czermanski was born in Krakow, Poland, and traveled to both France and Brazil before living in the United States. He is known for his caricatures and satirical pieces. Czermanski worked with a combination of watercolor, tempera, graphite, and colored pencil. Czermanski was well received in the United States and was often published in Fortune Magazine.

Keywords specific to this image: Government, Patriotic, Russia, USA

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