Brown & Root by Robert Grossman

Robert Grossman transforms corporate critique into surrealist spectacle in this remarkable illustration from Ramparts Magazine. A towering humanoid figure, constructed entirely from gleaming white industrial pipes and machinery, rises against a powder-blue sky while hard-hatted workers labor like ants to assemble the corporate colossus. The Brown & Root Inc. logo on the crane's counterweight identifies the subject: the Texas construction giant whose Vietnam War contracts made it a symbol of military-industrial profiteering. Grossman's signature style, featuring inflatable, tubular forms that feel simultaneously mechanical and organic, reaches full maturity here. The low-angle perspective emphasizes the monument's oppressive scale, while the sterile color palette creates an atmosphere of clinical menace. This visual language would influence generations of editorial illustrators. A standout piece from the golden era of American political illustration, when publications like Ramparts combined fearless journalism with equally bold visual commentary. Essential for collectors of 1960s counterculture and those who appreciate illustration as a weapon of dissent. Size: 10.75" x 8.25" Artist: Robert Grossman Condition: Very Good, 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 illustrations may have writing or images on verso. Please refer to each print's image to get a better understanding of the condition.