Catalogue information

LastDodo number
5325969
Area
Drawings / paintings
Title
Ah said giddyup!
Art object
Art Movement / style
Technique used
Colouring
Dimensions
45 x 30 cm
Series / hero
Collection / set
Number
Addition to number
Year
1975
Language
Details
Original editorial cartoon on card in pen/brush and ink, published in the Denver Post, 1975, is an early Keefe cartoon showing Alabama governor George Wallace in his wheelchair astride the Democrat donkey, trying to prod it into action. In November 1975 Wallace announced his fourth bid for the presidency. Wallace's campaign was plagued by voter concern about his health (he was paralysed following an assassination attempt in May 1972) as well as the media use of images that portrayed him as nearly helpless, and he eventually dropped out of the race and endorsed the future president Carter. Card size 45 x 30 cm, image size 38 x 23.5 cm, signed, dated and dedicated to Bob Zeis on upper right. Card is plasticized (removal of film will probably damage the drawing), otherwise in excellent condition.