Original signed ink drawing "Front Cover" – Rooster, Fox and Cabbages

An original ink drawing titled "Front Cover" and signed by the artist in pencil to the lower edge. The composition is striking: a bold rooster standing tall above a sleeping fox, framed by cabbages and rustic detail. Ducks float across the upper section, adding to the sense of layered storytelling.

Executed in black ink with expressive mark-making, the piece mixes stylised animal forms with strong graphic textures. Like its companion “Back Cover” drawing, this work suggests it was designed for publication, but stands on its own as a powerful artwork full of rural symbolism.

Details:

Medium: black ink on paper

Title: Front Cover (handwritten)

Signed: yes, in pencil lower margin

Size: 33 cm x 49 cm

Date: mid-20th century (likely 1960s)

Condition: Vintage condition with visible wear. Paper shows staining, surface marks, and torn/worn corners, plus an old tape repair. These age-related imperfections do not detract from the bold composition. Once mounted and framed, the flaws at the edges would be hidden, allowing the artwork to display beautifully.

A rare and characterful signed piece, perfect for collectors of outsider art, rural symbolism, or mid-century ink illustration.