Introduction
The "Freewheelin' Franklin Says 'Dope Will Get You Through Times of No Money Better Than Money Will Get You Through Times of No Dope'" poster is a blacklight poster created by artist Gilbert Shelton in September 1971. This artwork is part of the Ludlow-Santo Domingo Library poster collection at Harvard University. The poster features the iconic character Freewheelin' Franklin from the "Fabulous Furry Freak Brothers" comics. It reflects the counterculture and humor characteristic of Shelton's work from that era.
Key FeaturesArtist:
- Year: 1971, 2017
- Edition: Fabulous Freak Brothers Poster
- Numbering: NA
- Signature: NA
- Dimensions: 11x17
- Material: Original Screen Print
- Venue: NA
The Artist: Gilbert Shelton
Gilbert Shelton, born on May 31, 1940, in Dallas, Texas, is a renowned American cartoonist and a key figure in the underground comix movement. He is best known for creating iconic underground characters such as The Fabulous Furry Freak Brothers, Fat Freddy's Cat, and Wonder Wart-Hog. Shelton's early education took place in Texas, where he also began publishing his early cartoons. After a varied early career, including a stint in New York City, Shelton became a prominent name in the underground comix scene in the late 1960s. His works, known for their humor and countercultural themes, have remained popular and influential in the comic world