"MAD Magazine: Buy It Or Leave It" 1971 Original Custom Framed Painting On Acrylic Glass 028-26 (Lewis)

Custom frame measures 27" x 23" in size and features an original mixed media painting on acrylic glass that has been hand-signed by the artist, Mark Lewis.

Evaluation: 028-26 Mad Magazine 1971

This dynamic piece features the original July 1971 cover of Mad Magazine No. 144, showcasing a patriotic yet satirical Alfred E. Neuman. Created by Mark Lewis - great-grand-nephew of MLB legend Cy Young - this work blends iconic American humor with modern abstract expressionism. The vintage cover is integrated into a backdrop of vivid emerald greens, deep crimson splatters, and bright white highlights. Painted directly onto premium acrylic glass, the artwork achieves a luminous 3D depth, with energetic strokes and textured drips that appear to float over the archival magazine center. It is a sophisticated reimagining of pop-culture history, bridging storied American lineage with contemporary art.

Provenance: Direct from the studio of Mark Lewis (Descendant of Cy Young).

Medium: Hand-painted original on high-grade acrylic glass featuring original vintage magazine elements.

Condition: Pristine/Gallery Condition. Flawless glass surface and museum-quality black frame.

Frame Size: 27" x 23" Frame Material: Solid Wood Medium: Acrylic Paint and Mixed Media on Acrylic Glass

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