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Barbara Shermund Esquire Cartoon

Barbara Shermund (American, 1899-1978). Watercolor cartoon for Esquire, "400 mean little men, a senate investigation." Signed lower right Shermund, with caption in pencil in the lower margin. "For Esquire" written in pencil in the right margin and additional notations in the margins. Stamped on verso "Paid Jul 30 1947" and "Recd by Esquire Inc. Jul 30 1947". Unframed, sheet 16 5/8" x 11". Discoloration and staining in the margins and on verso, caption partially illegible, pinholes to corners and margins, adhesive residue in margins, some smudging visible in margins. Provenance: From the Estate of Angela Gross Folk.

Barbara Shermund Pictorial Review Sallies Cartoon

Barbara Shermund (American, 1899-1978). Watercolor cartoon from Shermund's Sallies for Pictorial Review, "Mother says she can go along with a gag, and she sends in her best, too." Signed lower center, with caption in pencil and the lower margin. Unframed, with additional notation in the lower margin. Notations on verso in pencil "Shermund's Sallies Rel. Jul 25" and "PR 7/25/5?". Unframed, sheet 9 7/8" x 12 1/2". Some discoloration to paper in the margins and on verso, corners bent and creased, smudges visible in the margins and on verso. Provenance: From the Estate of Angela Gross Folk.

Barbara Shermund (NY,CA,NJ,1899-1978) watercolor painting

ARTIST: Barbara Shermund (New York, California, New Jersey, 1899 - 1978) NAME: I Just Cant See What She Sees in Him YEAR: 1960 MEDIUM: watercolor on paper CONDITION: Very good. SIGHT SIZE: 10 x 13 inches / 25 x 33 cm FRAME SIZE: unframed (In-House framing available) SIGNATURE: lower right CATEGORY: antique vintage painting AD: ART CONSIGNMENTS WANTED. CONTACT US SKU#: 121191 US Shipping $42 + insurance. BIOGRAPHY: Barbara Shermund was an American cartoonist whose work appeared in The New Yorker from its first year in 1925. She was one of the first three women cartoonists inducted into the National Cartoonists Society in 1950.Barbara Shermund was born in San Francisco on June 26, 1899. Her father, Henry Shermund, was an architect and her mother, Fredda Cool, was a sculptor. Shermund's talent emerged very early in her life and her parents encouraged her to follow her passion. She attended the California School of Fine Arts and studied painting and printmaking. Her first artwork was published when she was nine years old on the San Francisco Chronicle's children's page under the title 'On the farm'. In 1911, she published a short story for a writing contest in The San Francisco Call. She moved to New York in 1925 after her mother's death from Spanish flu. Initially she stayed with friends, either in New York City or in Woodstock. When her father remarried, it was to a woman who was eight years younger than her.Shermund began her career in New York by creating spot illustrations. Her first cartoon appeared in January 1926. She created covers, illustration and cartoons for Esquire, Life and Collier's.In February 1925 Harold Ross launched The New Yorker as a humorous Manhattan-centric magazine. Shermund supplied a cover in June and in October and she became a frequent contributor. She published over 600 of her cartoons in The New Yorker and also contributed nine cover illustrations for the magazine. Shermund wrote her own captions under her cartoons. Her creations were satirical and often had a feminist and poignant tone reflecting the early 20th century view of the New Woman. One cartoon showed two men seated by a fire with the caption "Well, I guess women are just human beings after all."Shermund's classical training characterised her style. Her cartoons can be identified by their bold, loose lines. She used pencil and brush and she sketched a first draft on heavy 24 x 36 inch watercolour paper. Unlike other artists, Shermund did not have a studio and she used to draw at her kitchen table. Shermund's work evolved along with the magazine. In the 1930s, her style started to change. Her strong female voice altered as the magazine evolved. By the 1940s, her cartoons were stylised and less realistic with less poignant captions. From 1944 to 1957 Shermund produced "Shermund's Sallies," a syndicated cartoon panel for Pictorial Review, the arts and entertainment section of Hearst's many Sunday newspapers. Shermund, Hilda Terry and Edwina Dumm were the first three women cartoonists inducted into the National Cartoonists Society in 1950. Shermund continued to draw at her home in Sea Bright, New Jersey until shortly before her death.Shermund died in a nursing home in Middletown, New Jersey in 1978 after losing contact with her family. 35 years later, when her niece searched for Shermund's burial site, she was surprised to find that Shermund's ashes remained in a nursing home. In 2018, her niece helped to crowdfund the burial of Shermund's ashes and the erection of a headstone. In 2022, the New York Times published a belated obituary for Shermund.

Barbara Shermund (NY,CA,NJ,1899-1978) watercolor painting

ARTIST: Barbara Shermund (New York, California, New Jersey, 1899 - 1978) YEAR: circa 1960 NAME: Couple on Desert Island MEDIUM: watercolor on paper CONDITION: Very good. SIGHT SIZE: 13 x 9 inches / 33 x 22 cm FRAME SIZE: unframed (In-House framing available) SIGNATURE: lower left CATEGORY: antique vintage painting AD: ART CONSIGNMENTS WANTED. CONTACT US SKU#: 121190 US Shipping $42 + insurance. BIOGRAPHY: Barbara Shermund was an American cartoonist whose work appeared in The New Yorker from its first year in 1925. She was one of the first three women cartoonists inducted into the National Cartoonists Society in 1950.Barbara Shermund was born in San Francisco on June 26, 1899. Her father, Henry Shermund, was an architect and her mother, Fredda Cool, was a sculptor. Shermund's talent emerged very early in her life and her parents encouraged her to follow her passion. She attended the California School of Fine Arts and studied painting and printmaking. Her first artwork was published when she was nine years old on the San Francisco Chronicle's children's page under the title 'On the farm'. In 1911, she published a short story for a writing contest in The San Francisco Call. She moved to New York in 1925 after her mother's death from Spanish flu. Initially she stayed with friends, either in New York City or in Woodstock. When her father remarried, it was to a woman who was eight years younger than her.Shermund began her career in New York by creating spot illustrations. Her first cartoon appeared in January 1926. She created covers, illustration and cartoons for Esquire, Life and Collier's.In February 1925 Harold Ross launched The New Yorker as a humorous Manhattan-centric magazine. Shermund supplied a cover in June and in October and she became a frequent contributor. She published over 600 of her cartoons in The New Yorker and also contributed nine cover illustrations for the magazine. Shermund wrote her own captions under her cartoons. Her creations were satirical and often had a feminist and poignant tone reflecting the early 20th century view of the New Woman. One cartoon showed two men seated by a fire with the caption "Well, I guess women are just human beings after all."Shermund's classical training characterised her style. Her cartoons can be identified by their bold, loose lines. She used pencil and brush and she sketched a first draft on heavy 24 x 36 inch watercolour paper. Unlike other artists, Shermund did not have a studio and she used to draw at her kitchen table. Shermund's work evolved along with the magazine. In the 1930s, her style started to change. Her strong female voice altered as the magazine evolved. By the 1940s, her cartoons were stylised and less realistic with less poignant captions. From 1944 to 1957 Shermund produced "Shermund's Sallies," a syndicated cartoon panel for Pictorial Review, the arts and entertainment section of Hearst's many Sunday newspapers. Shermund, Hilda Terry and Edwina Dumm were the first three women cartoonists inducted into the National Cartoonists Society in 1950. Shermund continued to draw at her home in Sea Bright, New Jersey until shortly before her death.Shermund died in a nursing home in Middletown, New Jersey in 1978 after losing contact with her family. 35 years later, when her niece searched for Shermund's burial site, she was surprised to find that Shermund's ashes remained in a nursing home. In 2018, her niece helped to crowdfund the burial of Shermund's ashes and the erection of a headstone. In 2022, the New York Times published a belated obituary for Shermund.

BARBARA SHERMUND (1899-1978) Tunnel of Love / "Mr. Dillon, I'd like to ask your daughter's hand in marriage."

BARBARA SHERMUND (1899-1978) Tunnel of Love / "Mr. Dillon, I'd like to ask your daughter's hand in marriage." Cartoon published in Sunday Pictorial Review, August 9, 1953. Watercolor and ink on paper, 344x240 mm; 13 1/2x9 1/2 inches, sheet. Signed "Shermund" in lower left image, captioned in pencil in lower margin. Tipped to matte and framed to 21x17 inches.

BARBARA SHERMUND (1899-1978) "And what's more, dearie-it's gonna grow on you." [NEW YORKER / CARTOONS]

BARBARA SHERMUND (1899-1978) "And what's more, dearie-it's gonna grow on you." Likely cartoon for The New Yorker, circa 1950. Ink, wash, and gouache on paper. 290x290 mm; 11 1/2x11 1/2 inches, on 15 1/4x12 1/2-inch sheet. Signed in ink, lower right and captioned in pencil. Pencil ghosting under caption. Tipped to window matte and framed.

BARBARA SHERMUND (1899-1978) "And do let me know if there's anyone you'd care to meet, Mr. Davies." [CARTOONS]

BARBARA SHERMUND (1899-1978) "And do let me know if there's anyone you'd care to meet, Mr. Davies." Cartoon for unknown publication, April 21, 1946. Ink and watercolor over graphite on paper. 255x303 mm; 10x11 3/4 inches, on 11 3/4x13 3/4-inch sheet. Signed "Shermund" in lower center image, dated on verso, and captioned in graphite in lower margin. Some overall soiling. Hinged to board with matte.

BARBARA SHERMUND (1899-1978) "Will they give you a new suit when you get out, dear, like they do in Sing Sing?" [CARTOONS]

BARBARA SHERMUND (1899-1978) "Will they give you a new suit when you get out, dear, like they do in Sing Sing?" Cartoon for unknown publication, Dec. 24, 1944. 316x223 mm; 12 1/2x9 inches; on 16 3/4x11 3/4-inch sheet. Signed "Shermund" in lower center image, dated on verso, and captioned in graphite in lower margin. Some overall soiling. Hinged to board with matte.

BARBARA SHERMUND (1899-1978) A Day at the Beach. [COVER ART / NEW YORKER]

BARBARA SHERMUND (1899-1978) A Day at the Beach. Cover for The New Yorker, published August 5, 1944. Watercolor, ink, and gouache on paper. 317x235 mm; 12 1/2x9 1/4 inches. Signed "Shermund" in lower right image. Cornered to mount; nicely matted and framed together with tear sheet of the cover. Provenance: Illustration House; thence to Dick McDonough.

BARBARA SHERMUND. "You can always remove the bows if you think they're too fussy." [NEW YORKER CARTOONIST / WORLD WAR II]

BARBARA SHERMUND. "You can always remove the bows if you think they're too fussy." Cover cartoon for unknown publication, August 11, 1946. Watercolor and ink over graphite on paper. 300x228 mm; 11 3/4x9 inches, on 15x11-inch sheet. Signed "Shermund" twice in lower right image, dated on verso, and captioned in graphite in lower margin. Some overall soiling. Hinged to board with matte.

BARBARA SHERMUND. "Hello Mr. Perkins - isn't it getting past your bedtime?" [NEW YORKER CARTOONIST]

BARBARA SHERMUND. "Hello Mr. Perkins - isn't it getting past your bedtime?" Cartoon for unknown publication, October 1, circa 1945. Ink and watercolor over graphite on paper. 305x234 mm; 12x8 3/4 inches, on 13 3/4x9 3/4-inch sheet. Signed "Shermund" (faded) in lower right image and captioned in graphite in lower margin. Some overall soiling. Hinged to board with matte.

BARBARA SHERMUND. [ESQUIRE / NEW YORKER CARTOONIST] "This guy claims he left his driver's license home in his other pants..."

BARBARA SHERMUND. "This guy claims he left his driver's license home in his other pants - I suppose you're gonna pull the same story." Cartoon published in Esquire, June 1942. Watercolor and ink on paper. 380x260 mm; 15x10 inches, on 15 3/4x10 3/4-inch sheet. Signed in lower center image, captioned on verso, and again on matte with handwritten dedication to Edwin S. Friendly, dated June 29, 1942. Matted. Edwin S. Friendly Sr.'s career in newspaper management spanned more than fifty years. He began his career as a clerk for The New York Times and eventually became general manager of the New York Sun. Friendly was the president of the American Newspaper Publishers Association from 1949-50 and served as the vice president of Westchester County Publishers, Inc., a group of suburban newspapers, from 1954-64.

THE NEW YORKER. BARBARA SHERMUND. Elegant Lady.

THE NEW YORKER. BARBARA SHERMUND. Elegant Lady. Likely cartoon for The New Yorker, circa 1950. Mixed media, including watercolor, ink, graphite, and gouache on paper. 358x284 mm; 14 1/4x11 1/4 inches, on 18 3/4x15-inch sheet. Signed "Shermund" in lower image at center. Adhered to foam board with window matte and framed.

THE NEW YORKER. BARBARA SHERMUND. "And what's more, dearie-it's gonna grow on you."

THE NEW YORKER. BARBARA SHERMUND. "And what's more, dearie-it's gonna grow on you." Likely cartoon for The New Yorker, circa 1950. Ink, wash, and gouache on paper. 290x290 mm; 11 1/2x11 1/2 inches, on 15 1/4x12 1/2-inch sheet. Signed in ink, lower right and captioned in pencil. Pencil ghosting under caption. Tipped to window matte and framed.

Barbara Shermund (1899 - 1978) Original Art

Barbara Shermund (1899 - 1978) original illustration art. Measures 19" x 15 1/8". Unframed, loose and not glued or mounted. Provenance: Amity Art Foundation, Inc. collection. We ship most items in-house at the fairest possible prices.

(CARTOONS / MILITARY.) BARBARA SHERMUND. Group of 3 military cartoons.

BARBARA SHERMUND. Group of 3 military cartoons. Published in Esquire, October, November, and December of 1944. Ink and watercolor on paper. Signed in image, captioned in pencil, lower margins, some registration marks and editorial notes in margins and on versos. Overall soiling but images bright.

(THE NEW YORKER. FISH.) BARBARA SHERMUND. Catch of the Day.

BARBARA SHERMUND. Catch of the Day. Proposed cover for The New Yorker. Watercolor and ink on paper. 343x248 mm; 13 1/2x9 3/4 inches. Signed "Shermund" in lower right image. Mounted to window matte. Nd.

BARBARA SHERMUND. "Good Lord, it's raining" * "Nothing special, thanks - just smelling."

BARBARA SHERMUND. "Good Lord, it's raining" * "Nothing special, thanks - just smelling." Ink and wash cartoon on paper. 485x375 mm; 17 1/2x14 inches. Signed in ink, lower right and captioned in pencil. Likely submitted to The New Yorker. Circa 1940. Second image 443x350 mm; 17 1/2x14 inches. Signed in ink, lower center. Verso with a preliminary version of the cartoon, crossed out and with publisher's stamps. Published in The New Yorker August 19, 1939.

Poster by Barbara Shermund - Esquire Magazine

Esquire Magazine - 55,5x71, 1947 by Barbara Shermund (1910-1978)

Barbara Shermund Cartoon, Esquire, 1950s; Two

Barbara Shermund Cartoon, Esquire, 1950s; Two women at party look in on kissing couple.

BARBARA SHERMUND (American, 1899-1978) No-No-No!,

BARBARA SHERMUND (American, 1899-1978) No-No-No!, cartoon illustration Watercolor on board 18 x 13 in. Signed lower left Barbara Shermund contributed her cartoons regularly to Esquire and the New Yorker. From the Estate of Charles Martignette.

Barbara Shermund (American, 1910-1978)

'Good Lord, its raining. We'll be soaked to the skin!' signed 'Sher/mund' (lower right) pen and black ink, unframed 18 1/4 x 14 1/2 in. (46.3 x 36.8 cm.); and an unframed illustration by the same artist (2)

Barbara Shermund 1910-1978 (i) FISHERMAN'S BEACH (ii) THE BIG ONE (iii) ONE MORE and (iv) THE PRIZE: FOUR