Color 23.5 x 33 poster created by Roy Lichtenstein in support of Toby Moffett's senatorial run, featuring Lichtenstein's famous 1977 surrealist 'Cheese Head' painting, with upper and lower text reading, "Jobs…Not Cheese!" and "Moffett For Senator." Signed in the lower border in black felt tip by Lichtenstein. In fine condition, with light rippling.
In 1982, Connecticut Congressman John 'Toby' Moffett, a liberal Democrat who had previously worked with consumer activist Ralph Nader, ran for Senate in Connecticut. Moffett's supporters included renowned art patrons Francis and Sydney Lewis who asked Roy Lichtenstein to create the campaign poster. The image is based on a previous poster created in 1977 for an exhibit at ACE Gallery entitled 'Surrealist Paintings,' featuring Lichtenstein's famous 1977 Surrealist painting known as 'Cheese Head.' The addition of the text "Jobs not Cheese" was an inspired campaign motto by Lichtenstein in response to then-President Ronald Reagan's infamous 'Let them eat cheese' quote referring to his stance on welfare recipients.
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