Harold Knerr - Original art - The Katzenjammer Kids - Sunday Comic Strip - dated 4-17-49 (King Features)

Rare complete original art from the Sunday strip The Katzenjammer Kids , created by master Harold Knerr and dated April 17, 1949. An extraordinary work that embodies the visual humor, vitality and narrative rhythm that made this series an icon in the history of world comics.

Created in 1897 by Rudolph Dirks , the Katzenjammer Kids are the longest-running comic strip series ever published , and under Knerr's artistic direction—from 1914 until his death in 1949—they achieved worldwide fame. The Sunday strip was the weekly highlight of the series, featuring a large format, detailed drawings, and stand-alone gags.

On this page from 1949, Hans and Fritz , the two mischievous twins, are reunited, engaged in one of their signature slapstick and caricature-filled pranks, set in the exotic setting that made the series famous. The lively art and cutting humor perfectly reflect the influence of the Golden Age of American comics.

Main features:

• Original published work – The Katzenjammer Kids , Sunday strip, April 17, 1949
• Artist: Harold Knerr
• Technique: Ink and ink on cardboard
• Dimensions: (standard format of Sunday tables of the time – available upon specific request)
• Condition: Very good – some vintage stains and editorial notes on the edges
• Publisher: King Features Syndicate
• Genre: Classic Comic Strip / Humor / Golden Age

Points of interest for collectors:

• Authentic Sunday strip from 1949
• Artwork signed by one of the most influential artists of American comics
• Part of the longest-running comic book series in history
• Excellent preservation for a work with over 70 years of history
• Perfect for collectors of vintage originals, comic book scholars, or exhibitions on the history of American comics

Details:

• Artist: Harold Knerr
  
• Series: The Katzenjammer Kids
  
• Publication date: April 17, 1949
  
• Publisher/syndicate: King Features Syndicate
  
• Technique: Ink and ink on cardboard
  
• Condition: Very good – with light period stains and editorial notes in the margins