The Library of Congress is pleased to announce the publication of a new guide describing the Prints & Photographs Division’s large and varied collection of cartoon and caricature art. The guide includes two galleries of sample images, one for works by artists who were active predominantly before the 20th century and one for those active from the 20th century through the present. The selected collections featured in the guide are helpfully organized roughly by time period and include material made not only in the United States but elsewhere, including the United Kingdom, Germany, and France. The searching and viewing section provides tips for finding descriptions of collection material that may be of interest.
The related resources section provides even more avenues to explore by highlighting additional resources. Martha notes that “Online exhibitions of comic art available on the Library’s web site invite further exploration of the rich trove of cartoons and caricature in the division and spotlight exemplary work by talented cartoonists represented in the collections.” Whether interested in getting a small taste of the Library’s collection of cartoon and caricature art, or an expert yourself, this guide is a great launching point.