George Price (cartoonist)

George Price (October 9, 1901 – January 8, 1995) was a Canadian-born American cartoonist, best known for his work in The New Yorker magazine. Price's cartoons, which frequently depicted hapless and disheveled characters in everyday situations, were characterized by their distinctive, scratchy linework and mordant wit.

Born in Coytesville, New Brunswick, Canada, Price immigrated to the United States and began his cartooning career in the 1920s. He contributed to various publications before joining The New Yorker in 1929, where his work appeared regularly for over six decades.

His style evolved over the years, but he consistently maintained a focus on depicting the humor in ordinary, often frustrating, circumstances. Common themes in his work included domestic life, social interactions, and the anxieties of modern living. Price often employed visual gags and ironic juxtapositions to create comedic effect.

Beyond The New Yorker, Price also created cartoons for other magazines and newspapers, and he published several collections of his work, including Good Humor Man (1950) and George Price's Characters (1977). He is considered a significant figure in the history of American cartooning, recognized for his unique artistic style and his sharp, observational humor.