The Optimist by Herbert Gold

Contributed by Stephen Coles on May 3rd, 2016. Artwork published in

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Artist’s proof. — Source: www.moma.org © Eliza Brownjohn. License: All Rights Reserved.

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2 Comments on “The Optimist by Herbert Gold”

Michael Russem says:
Dec 16th, 2017 8:44 pm

I know there are reputable sources crediting Brownjohn for this design, but the actual jacket credits Ivan Chermayeff.
Stephen Coles says:
Dec 17th, 2017 4:46 pm

Thank you, Michael!

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