Robert Crumb

(American, born 1943)

Robert Crumb is a contemporary American satirist, comic artist, and illustrator. Best known for his expressive and highly stylized pen-and-ink drawings, Crumb unapologetically skewers sex, religion, race, and contemporary American culture. He is frequently described as a misanthrope and a perpetual malcontent, with his work being humorously irreverent, often sexually explicit, and admittedly influenced and inspired by hallucinations and drug use. A major figure in the underground comix movement of the late 20th century, the artist was born on August 30, 1943 in Philadelphia, PA to a poverty-stricken and troubled family life. He spent his youth producing illustrations for comic books, greeting cards, and bubblegum cards, finally finding creative success in the late 1960s. Crumb's oeuvre is extensive, and his work is recognized as a major cultural zeitgeist spanning over half a century. Some of his most famous and recognizable characters and series, including Fritz the Cat, Keep on Truckin’, and Weirdo, have garnered serious critical acclaim, resulting in honors and awards including a major retrospective at the Institute of Contemporary Art in Philadelphia in 2008, reception of a Harvey Special Award for Humor in 1990, and induction into the Will Eisner Comic Book Hall of Fame in 1991. Crumb lives and works in a small village near Sauve in southern France.

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Robert Crumb (564 results)
Green Girl, 1980

Robert Crumb

Green Girl, 1980

West Chelsea Contemporary

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It's Been A Hell Of A Year!, 1986

Aline Kominsky-Crumb, Robert Crumb and Sophie Crumb

It's Been A Hell Of A Year!, 1986

David Zwirner

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Untitled, 2014 (Page from

Robert Crumb

Untitled, 2014 (Page from "Art & Beauty...

David Zwirner

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Illustration for Jugheads, 2013

Robert Crumb

Illustration for Jugheads, 2013

David Zwirner

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Charlie Poole, 2004

Robert Crumb

Charlie Poole, 2004

David Zwirner

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Halt the Dechets Ultimes, 2000

Robert Crumb

Halt the Dechets Ultimes, 2000

David Zwirner

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Shape Up!, 1982

Robert Crumb

Shape Up!, 1982

David Zwirner

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Sauve, 1996

Robert Crumb

Sauve, 1996

David Zwirner

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The Weirdo Makeover, 1983

Robert Crumb

The Weirdo Makeover, 1983

Sale Date: April 20, 2024

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Robert Johnson, 1988

Robert Crumb

Robert Johnson, 1988

Sale Date: March 7, 2024

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Gee Whiz, 1960

Robert Crumb

Gee Whiz, 1960

Sale Date: February 8, 2024

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Robert Crumb Oh, Sigh... Ink Sketch Original , 1990

Robert Crumb

Robert Crumb Oh, Sigh... Ink Sketch Original , 1990

Sale Date: November 17, 2023

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Robert Crumb Exotique Ink Sketch Original..., 1988

Robert Crumb

Robert Crumb Exotique Ink Sketch Original..., 1988

Sale Date: November 17, 2023

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Robert Crumb At Florio Placemat Sketch..., 1999

Robert Crumb

Robert Crumb At Florio Placemat Sketch..., 1999

Sale Date: November 17, 2023

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Robert Crumb Whata Want from Me? Restaurant..., 1996

Robert Crumb

Robert Crumb Whata Want from Me? Restaurant..., 1996

Sale Date: November 17, 2023

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Robert Crumb R. Crumb and his Li'l Ol' Banjo , 1998

Robert Crumb

Robert Crumb R. Crumb and his Li'l Ol' Banjo , 1998

Sale Date: November 17, 2023

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Robert Crumb Vulture Goddess (Vulture..., 1990

Robert Crumb

Robert Crumb Vulture Goddess (Vulture..., 1990

Sale Date: November 17, 2023

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Robert Crumb The Comics Journal #121 Cover..., 1988

Robert Crumb

Robert Crumb The Comics Journal #121 Cover..., 1988

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Robert Crumb Weirdo #13 Cover Original Art..., 1985

Robert Crumb

Robert Crumb Weirdo #13 Cover Original Art..., 1985

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Robert Crumb Everybody Needs Love Restaurant , 1996

Robert Crumb

Robert Crumb Everybody Needs Love Restaurant , 1996

Sale Date: November 17, 2023

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Robert Crumb Sassy Full-Figure Portrait..., 1987

Robert Crumb

Robert Crumb Sassy Full-Figure Portrait..., 1987

Sale Date: November 17, 2023

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Robert Crumb (as Elton Fiscus-Powell)..., 1973

Robert Crumb

Robert Crumb (as Elton Fiscus-Powell)..., 1973

Sale Date: November 17, 2023

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Robert Crumb Musical Barbecue at the Crumb..., 1982

Robert Crumb

Robert Crumb Musical Barbecue at the Crumb..., 1982

Sale Date: November 17, 2023

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Robert Crumb and Aline Kominsky-Crumb Winds..., 1980

Aline Kominsky-Crumb & Robert Crumb

Robert Crumb and Aline Kominsky-Crumb Winds..., 1980

Sale Date: November 17, 2023

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