MAD #246 Cover 1984

jackdavis

abstract painting

possibly oil pastel

oil painting

fluid art

acrylic on canvas

naive art

painting painterly

animal drawing portrait

portrait art

watercolor

This 1984 cover art for MAD magazine #246 depicts a caricatured baby in a pink leotard performing on a trapeze, with the signature of artist Jack Davis in the lower right corner. The cartoon-like style of the cover art is characteristic of Davis’s work for the magazine. The humorous illustration is characteristic of MAD’s satirical and irreverent approach to popular culture. The cover art features bold colors and exaggerated features, making for a visually striking and memorable image.