What Is Original Art?

Original art is the original work on paper, submitted by the cartoonist or cover artist for publication in the magazine. Each original New Yorker cartoon or cover is truly one of a kind, and can make a unique addition to any art collection.

Original Cartoon Art

Most cartoonists create their originals in a combination of pencil, pen, ink, and wash; the size of the paper varies from drawing to drawing. All original cartoons are signed and hand-captioned by the cartoonists. Prices start at $1,900.

Archival framing (acid-free mat, UV-resistant Plexiglas, and a black wooden frame) is available for an additional $150. Shipping is $30 per cartoon in the U.S. To ship outside the U.S., please contact us to get a quote.

Original Cover Art

Original covers may be created in a variety of mediums – colored pencil, watercolor, acrylic, gouache. The size of the paper varies from cover to cover. All covers are signed.

We offer complimentary archival framing (acid-free mat, UV-resistant Plexiglas, and a black wooden frame) for all original cover art, displaying the original art side by side with the actual issue to provide context. The original cover art does not show the words “The New Yorker" or the date.

Our Featured Cover Art.
Born in 1895, Stanley Wadsworth Reynolds was a prolific freelance artist whose cover artwork appeared on numerous publications, including Condé Nast's early magazines Vanity Fair and House & Garden, and later acquisitions CHARM and The New Yorker.

We are now proud to offer a selection of Reynolds' original unpublished 1920s cover submissions and illustrations.

LEARN MORE

Contact our Original Art Consultant today at 212-630-2714 or originalart@newyorkerstore.com to add a piece of history to your art collection!

Please note: Promotional discount codes do not apply to original art purchases.