Hunting & Gathering- The New Yorker

This delightful New Yorker cover from the autumn of 1943 delivers the magazine's signature visual wit through a clever two-panel composition. In the top scene, a fly fisherman stands ankle-deep in a forest pond, completely oblivious to the pair of moose wading directly behind him. Below, the joke inverts: a hunter in classic red plaid trudges past a stream absolutely teeming with fish, rifle at the ready for game he'll never find. The loose, confident watercolor technique captures the essence of the New England wilderness with economy and charm. Forest greens frame both vignettes while touches of warm brown and rust create autumnal atmosphere. During wartime, such scenes of outdoor leisure offered New Yorker readers a moment of escapist humor amid daily reports from distant battlefields. A quintessential example of mid-century American magazine illustration at its wittiest, this cover speaks to the eternal comedy of the outdoorsman who cannot see what's right in front of him. A standout piece for collectors of New Yorker art or anyone who appreciates clever visual storytelling. Size: 11.0" x 8.0" Artist: Ludwig Bemelmans Condition: Very Good, * Please note that this listing is for the cover artwork, and not the magazine as a whole. Age-appropriate wear. Paper toning in accordance with the print's age. Marks/stains as per photo. Wear around the edges and minor paper loss might be present in some prints. Some covers may have writing or images on verso. Please refer to each print's photo to get a better understanding of the condition.