{"product_id":"the-new-yorker-copy-165","title":"The Collective State- The New Yorker","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJean-Michel Folon's November 5, 1973 New Yorker cover stands as one of the most iconic images in American magazine illustration. An endless sea of identical figures in brown overcoats and bowler hats fills the frame, each rendered in Folon's signature watercolor washes of burnt sienna and rust. Viewed from behind, these anonymous commuters, and their tiny pink faces barely visible, march in lockstep toward some unseen destination, a meditation on conformity that resonated deeply with readers navigating the anxieties of Watergate-era America.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFolon, the Belgian master who created over thirty New Yorker covers between 1969 and 1990, brought a distinctly European existentialist sensibility to American visual culture. His dreamlike figures, simultaneously melancholic and whimsical, became visual shorthand for the alienation of modern life. This cover captures the artist at his most powerful, transforming a simple observation about rush-hour crowds into a profound statement about individuality and its absence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA standout piece for collectors of New Yorker art or admirers of Folon's influential body of work, this cover bridges commercial illustration and fine art with characteristic elegance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist:\u003c\/strong\u003e Jean-Michel Folon\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-label=\"Size\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 11.5\" x 8.0\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-label=\"Artist\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist:\u003c\/strong\u003e Jean Michel Folon\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-label=\"Condition\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Good, * Please note that this listing is for the cover artwork, and not the magazine as a whole. Age-appropriate wear. Paper toning in accordance with the print's age. Marks\/stains as per photo. Wear around the edges and minor paper loss might be present in some prints. Please refer to each print's photo to get a better understanding of the condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Authentic Vintage Posters","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44419089498227,"sku":"CA6565-152","price":39.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0088\/3005\/8556\/files\/CA6565-152.jpg?v=1772315348","url":"https:\/\/www.authenticvintageposters.com\/en-nl\/products\/the-new-yorker-copy-165","provider":"Authentic Vintage Posters","version":"1.0","type":"link"}