Rock & Roll Pop Culture Auction

Lot #1040:

Robert Crumb Signed “Robert Johnson Hellhound On My Trail" Limited Serigraph 163/220 (Wildwood Serigraphs, 1996)

Robert Crumb Signed “Robert Johnson Hellhound On My Trail" Limited Serigraph 163/220 (Wildwood Serigraphs, 1996).

Robert Johnson who Eric Clapton famously called “the most important bluesman who ever lived" was the bluesman's bluesman, the most famous of all the Delta blues players. His vocal phrasing, original songs, and guitar style influenced many generations of players, and many consider him to be the Grandfather of Rock and Roll.

Underground comix pioneer Robert Crumb whose endeavors included art for a “Heroes of the Blues" trading card set, used one of only three known existing photographs of Johnson as his model for his artwork.

This high quality serigraph features 20 screens of color. Pencil signed R. Crumb and numbered 163/220 below the image area.

22 X 30

Very good condition.

Authentication: Gotta Have Rock and Roll Certificate of Authenticity.