{"product_id":"new-yorker-cover-55","title":"Cow Boys- The New Yorker","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis delightful 1953 cover by William Steig captures a timeless summer moment: two city boys perched on a weathered farm fence, faces alight with excitement as they encounter a placid Hereford cow. Steig's gentle humor shines through in the contrast between the boys' eager curiosity and the cow's bemused indifference. The golden fields stretch toward a classic New England farm with its white barn and tall silo, while soft mountains roll beneath a summer sky.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSteig was one of The New Yorker's most beloved illustrators, contributing over 1,600 drawings and 117 covers during his seven-decade career. His work bridged sophisticated wit and genuine warmth, qualities perfectly embodied in this pastoral scene. The cover appeared just two days before the Korean War armistice, during a summer when Americans were eager for peace and simpler pleasures.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA charming example of mid-century American illustration that speaks to the enduring appeal of rural escapes and childhood wonder. A standout piece for collectors of New Yorker covers or vintage Americana.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 11.5\" x 8.5\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist:\u003c\/strong\u003e William Steig\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very 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. Some covers may have writing or images on verso. Please refer to each print's photo to get a better understanding of the condition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Authentic Vintage Posters","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45413684248691,"sku":"CA8772","price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0088\/3005\/8556\/files\/2026-08-27-14-03-53-01.jpg?v=1787868210","url":"https:\/\/www.authenticvintageposters.com\/products\/new-yorker-cover-55","provider":"Authentic Vintage Posters","version":"1.0","type":"link"}