The New Yorker covers: January 22, 1996

Over the years, there have been many magazines whose covers have featured the work of highly talented artists and illustrators. But probably no magazine has had more varied and memorable covers, over a longer period of time, than The New Yorker, which was founded in 1925.

David Sandlin
"Ice Burg"

The New Yorker covers: January 29, 1996

Over the years, there have been many magazines whose covers have featured the work of highly talented artists and illustrators. But probably no magazine has had more varied and memorable covers, over a longer period of time, than The New Yorker, which was founded in 1925.

George Riemann
"N.Y. Cabs"

The New Yorker covers: March 11,1996

Over the years, there have been many magazines whose covers have featured the work of highly talented artists and illustrators. But probably no magazine has had more varied and memorable covers, over a longer period of time, than The New Yorker, which was founded in 1925.

Lorenzo Mattotti
"Warm Front"

The New Yorker covers: July 29, 1996

Most of the earth’s surface is covered in water, hence the planet’s nickname as the blue planet. Water, its uses and its relationship to land have held a special appeal for cover artists whose work has appeared in The New Yorker.

Charles Burns
"At the Beach"

The New Yorker covers: September 23, 1996

Over the years, there have been many magazines whose covers have featured the work of highly talented artists and illustrators. But probably no magazine has had more varied and memorable covers, over a longer period of time, than The New Yorker, which was founded in 1925.

M. Scott Miller
"Social Lights"

The New Yorker covers: January 15, 1996

Over the years, there have been many magazines whose covers have featured the work of highly talented artists and illustrators. But probably no magazine has had more varied and memorable covers, over a longer period of time, than The New Yorker, which was founded in 1925.

Art Spiegelman
"Snow Smoking"

The New Yorker covers: December 16, 1996

I don’t get too excited about holidays, with one major exception. I’ve always had a warm spot in my heart for Christmas. The New Yorker has run many Christmas covers over the years, some of which, such as those by the late George Booth, are quite memorable.

Edward Sorel
"Christmas Past, Christmas Present"

The New Yorker covers: January 8, 1996

Over the years, there have been many magazines whose covers have featured the work of highly talented artists and illustrators. But probably no magazine has had more varied and memorable covers, over a longer period of time, than The New Yorker, which was founded in 1925.

 

Edward Sorel
"Changing Fortunes"

The New Yorker covers: December 23 & 30, 1996

The New Yorker has long been one of the most respected and influential magazines in the history of American publishing. So it comes as no surprise that many of its cover artists have chosen to showcase readers and reading.

Owen Smith
"Bedside Stories"

The New Yorker covers: February 26 & March 4, 1996

Eustace Tilley (above), a cover illustration by Rea Irvin, has long been the mascot of The New Yorker. Eustace graced the first issue of the magazine when it appeared on February 21, 1925, and he has appeared on many covers since then, usually in February. In recent years, he has been depicted or commemorated in many different ways.

R.O. Blechman
"Eustacia Tilley"

The New Yorker covers: November 25, 1996

Over the years, there have been many magazines whose covers have featured the work of highly talented artists and illustrators. But probably no magazine has had more varied and memorable covers, over a longer period of time, than The New Yorker, which was founded in 1925.

Jean-Jacques Sempé
"Guardian Angel" 

The New Yorker covers: February 12, 1996

Over the years, there have been many magazines whose covers have featured the work of highly talented artists and illustrators. But probably no magazine has had more varied and memorable covers, over a longer period of time, than The New Yorker, which was founded in 1925.

Edward Sorel
"Presidential Privilege"

The New Yorker covers: February 5, 1996

In a 1697 play entitled The Mourning Bride, William Congreve famously wrote: “Musick has Charms to soothe a savage Breast, To soften Rocks, or bend a knotted Oak.” On a more humble level, music may bring a smile to a reader’s lips, when depicted on a magazine cover.

 

Jean-Jacques Sempé
"The Boy Who Wanted to Be President"

The New Yorker covers: June 17, 1996

Over the years, there have been many magazines whose covers have featured the work of highly talented artists and illustrators. But probably no magazine has had more varied and memorable covers, over a longer period of time, than The New Yorker, which was founded in 1925.

 

Barry Blitt
"Don't Ask"

The New Yorker covers: April 8, 1996

As with several other holidays, Easter is both religious and secular. The Christian Easter commemorates the resurrection of Jesus. The secular Easter gives a starring role to a mythical bunny that distributes chocolate eggs or other sweets to children. Why the Easter Bunny is a non-laying rabbit rather than a hen is beyond me.

 

Maira Kalman
"Parade Best"

The New Yorker covers: August 19, 1996

 

Over the years, there have been many magazines whose covers have featured the work of highly talented artists and illustrators. But probably no magazine has had more varied and memorable covers, over a longer period of time, than The New Yorker, which was founded in 1925.

 

Art Spiegelman
"Summer Buzz"

The New Yorker covers: April 1, 1996

 

Over the years, there have been many magazines whose covers have featured the work of highly talented artists and illustrators. But probably no magazine has had more varied and memorable covers, over a longer period of time, than The New Yorker, which was founded in 1925.

 

Bruce McCall
"Landmarks Commission to Meet in Special Session"

The New Yorker covers: September 30, 1996

 

Wikipedia describes a cityscape as “an artistic representation, such as a painting, drawing, print or photograph, of the physical aspects of a city or urban area. It is the urban equivalent of a landscape.” The New Yorker, which is based in New York City, has displayed a fair number of cityscapes on its cover.

Eric Drooker
"Upwardly Mobile"

The New Yorker covers: May 13, 1996

 

The New Yorker has sporadically featured Mother’s Day covers since at least 1935, only some of which could be described as sentimental. The modern version of the holiday has been around since the early 20th century. In the United States, it is celebrated on the second Sunday in May.

 

Edward Sorel
"Waiting"

The New Yorker covers: December 2, 1996

 

Birds of almost every size and description have popped up on covers of The New Yorker from time to time. Some of them closely, or at least loosely. resemble actual birds. Others are too whimsical and fanciful to be mistaken for anything that exists in the real world. These are not all birds of a feather, by any means.

Peter de Sève
"Turkey Wearing a False Pig Nose"