I’m a Bear in a Lady’s Boudoir

This luscious silkscreen print by Robert Crumb is a fabulous tribute to Cliff Edwards, aka Ukulele Ike, who more than any other performer, was responsible for the soaring popularity of the ukulele in the 1920s.

Crumb’s admiration for early 20th-century American music – especially jazz, blues, and novelty songs – deeply informed his visual style and choice of projects. His work on the Ukulele Ike cover reflects this passion, rendered in his signature vintage aesthetic that pays homage to the era’s visual culture.

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A resurgence of popularity for the ukulele in recent years has led to a renewed interest in Cliff Edwards and this print has proven extremely popular in turn. Hypergallery has one of the only remaining copies from this edition still available on the primary market.