Description: Great original political cartoon by San Francisco Chronicle cartoonist Robert Bastian (1917 - 1970) featuring Richard Nixon with multiple arms covering his eyes, ears and mouth. I believe this dates from 1968 when Nixon was trying to foil Lyndon Johnson's Viet Nam Peace Talks taking place in Paris. Bastian likely drew this live on KQED public television station where we worked for a show called Newsroom where every night he provided commentary and drew a cartoon during the show. During Bastian's time with Newsroom it won a Peabody Award and in 1969 a compilation of his television cartoons were published as The Best of Bastian.I'm not sure if this one is reprinted in that book. The piece measures 18 by 24 inches. The main artwork area is meant to look like a TV screen. Very unusual and interesting piece. Bastian committed suicide in 1970. Combine wins to save on shipping.
Price: 199 USD
Location: San Francisco, California
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Shipping Cost: 20 USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Year of Production: 1968
Original/Licensed Reproduction: Original
Tradition: Political
Publisher: 1968
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