Vaughn Shoemaker (1902-1991 )Photomontage by John Q. Public for the Chicago Daily News, 1937. Two (2) vintage silver prints and collages of ink and gouache drawings. White gouache highlights on the prints. Press clippings pasted on the backs. Average size : 20 x 27 cmThe character of "John Q. Public" was invented by the cartoonist Vaughn Shoemaker. He first appeared in the Chicago Daily News. This fictional character, portrayed in collages mixing drawings and photographs, illustrates the failings of American society between the two world wars. Vaughn Shoemaker won two Pulitzer Prizes for best editorial cartoonist, in 1938 and 1947. Vaughn Shoemaker (1902-1991) Photomontage of John Q. Two vintage gelatin silver prints and collages of drawings (ink and gouache) . White gouache highlights on the prints. Press clippings mounted on verso. Average size: 20 x 27 cm