Flea Market Finds- The New Yorker

This delightful Garrett Price cover for The New Yorker captures a quintessentially American moment: the return from vacation. Dated January 31, 1953, the illustration depicts a family arriving home from Mexico, still wearing their straw sombreros as they unload a station wagon overflowing with serapes, pottery, and souvenirs into the snowy winter landscape. The gentle humor lies in the contrast between their tropical acquisitions and the decidedly un-tropical weather awaiting them.Price, who contributed over 100 covers to The New Yorker during his long career, was a master of observational comedy. His loose, expressive brushwork and warm color palette bring personality to each family member, from the mother clutching her prized purchases to the child sporting an oversized sombrero. The scene captures the post-war American enthusiasm for automobile tourism and the irresistible urge to bring home half of Mexico as proof of one's travels.A charming example of mid-century magazine illustration at its finest, this cover speaks to anyone who has ever returned from vacation with more souvenirs than sense. A standout piece for collectors of American illustration or New Yorker memorabilia.Size: 11" x 8"Artist: Garrett PriceCondition: 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.