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Mixed media (pencil and chalk) on yellow, lined writing paper Zürich/Switzerland, 1969 Jean-Thomas 'Tomi' Ungerer (born 1931) - French graphic artist, writer and illustrator Signed in pencil and dated 'T. Ungerer 69' lower right In part illegibly Inscribed in pencil 'Posture SES **' to the right margin In part illegibly inscribed on the reverse of the mat, '**Ungerer/Zürich' Mounted with green mat under glass in black wooden frame Sheet dimensions: 31.6 x 20.3 cm Good condition Tomi Ungerer is well known for his 'new realistic' imagery in children's literature and his satirical cartoons. The highest auction record for a similar drawing by Ungerer is approximately €4,000 Tomi Ungerer's present mixed media drawing, executed in pencil and chalk, depicts a standing naked woman in profile, carrying a cactus on her head. The portrait was rendered in a reduced visual language with a few precise strokes. Some points of the nude were highlighted in colors. Since the mid-1960s, Ungerer created erotic drawings of the high society in New York and thereby referred to the contraction between unbridled sexuality and pretended prudery. The paper is signed and dated in pencil, 'T. Ungerer 69', lower right. The right margin is in part illegibly inscribed with pencil, 'Posture SES **'. The reverse of the mat is in part illegibly inscribed with pencil '**Ungerer/Zürich'. The work is attached to a white cardboard to the corners. It is mounted under a green mat in a black wooden frame with glazing. The condition is good with a light discoloration of the paper within the mat-cutout and minor signs of wear affecting the frame. The overall dimensions, including the frame, are 53 x 43 cm. The sheet dimensions are 31.6 x 20.3 cm. Jean-Thomas 'Tomi' Ungerer (born 1931) Born in Strasbourg, Jean-Thomas 'Tomi' Ungerer emigrated to the United States in 1956, bringing with him some of his drawings. Already in 1957, he won a prize for his first illustrated children's book. In the same year, he came in contact with his later publishing house, the Diogenes Verlag in Zurich. He worked as a draftsman, painter, illustrator, children's book author and graphic designer. Mid-1960s, he became known for his satirical cartoon books of the New York high society. He then produced movie posters for the directors Stanley Kubrick and Otto Preminger. Ungerer left the United States in 1971 and moved to Nova Scotia, and a few years later to Europe. He has created about 40,000 drawings and written around 140 books. From 1979, his work has been shown in about 100 exhibitions. In 2007, the Musée Tomi Ungerer - Centre International de l'illustration opened in Strasbourg. In addition to his graphic work, Ungerer has realized architectural drafts. Shipping costs excl. statutory VAT and plus 2,5% (+VAT) shipping insurance. Due to the legal obligation for the resale royalty in the art market the following applies: As a result of its membership in the AV Kunst, Auctionata charges additionally to the hammer price the contribution to the AV Kunst of currently 2.1% of the revenues from the sale of fine arts and photographs pro rata towards the buyer. More information about royalty right in our T&C.