Larry, Terence Parkes (1927 – 2003)

Larry’s work, consisting largely of single drawings featuring an absurdist view of normal life, was published in many magazines and newspapers, particularly Punch and Private Eye. The pen name under which he worked was apparently inspired by actor Larry Parks. Parkes's cartooning style was extremely minimalist. He was compared to Bill Tidy, both for his particular way of drawing people, and for the speed at which he could work. In later life, he drew a series of cartoons depicting his usual subjects as if they were sculptures by Rodin on display in a gallery. Instead of "Rodin's Thinker" or "Rodin's Kiss" his art-lovers saw sculptures such as "Rodin's Babysitter" and "Rodin's Cleaning Lady".

Cartoons for sale:

No Caption, 1998
£150
24cm x 22cm
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Pub cleaning mug cartoon.

No Caption, 1998
£150
24cm x 22cm
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Barmaid cartoon.

No Caption, 1998
£150
24cm x 22cm
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Pub cartoon.

No Caption, 1998
£150
24cm x 22cm
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Pub old man dog cartoon.

No Caption, 1998
£150
24cm x 22cm
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Pub beer dog cartoon.

Caption Displayed, 1998
£150
24cm x 22cm
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Pub cartoon.

No Caption, 1998
£150
24cm x 22cm
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Pub landlord cartoon.

No Caption, 1998
£150
24cm x 22cm
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Pub beer false teeth cartoon.