“Cutting Wit” presents the work of Pulitzer Prize winners Tony Auth and Signe Wilkinson as well as a survey of historical examples in the Levy Gallery for the Arts in Philadelphia. The City of Brotherly Love has been described as the birthplace of the American political cartoon; Philadelphia has been home to a host of artists, engravers, and publishers, all producing this not-so-loving genre, beginning in the third quarter of the 18th century. From their earlier and more tentative beginnings to the refined, razor-sharp examples of the Post-Reconstruction period, political cartoons have illustrated the best and worst of historical dealings as well as the insight and skill of the local artistic community. With Tony Auth at The Philadelphia Inquirer and Signe Wilkinson at the Daily News, some of the nation's most perceptive and artistic cartoons are again emanating from the city where it all began. May 31–August 4, 2000 Levy Gallery for the Arts in Philadelphia Moore College of Art and Design 20th Street & The Parkway, Philadelphia, PA 19103 Cutting Wit Virtual Tour Vote in the Komar & Melamid Poll Online Activities for Young People Drawing the Line: illustrated text by Lisa Melandri Make your own caricature Tony Auth Signe Wilkinson Political cartoons Historical cartoons Rube Goldberg  (Return to top) Gallery hours Tuesday through Friday 11am - 7pm Saturday 11am - 5pm Closed on all academic and legal holidays Admission Free Contact 215.965.4027 / fax 215.568.5921 galleries@moore.edu www.thegalleriesatmoore.org www.moore.edu Galleries Directory | Levy Gallery Artists Registry | Publications & Artists | Email | Moore College of Art and Design