Bob Staake (American, b. 1957) Spectrum of Light, The New Yorker cover preliminary, 2012 Mixed media on paper 10-1/4 x 7-3/4 inches (26.0 x 19.7 cm) (image) Signed and dated lower right: Staake 2012 A moving and joyous piece by Bob Staake, this shows the iconic pillars of the White House reimagined in a celebratory rainbow that evokes the Pride flag. Appearing on newsstands just after President Barack Obama announced his support for gay marriage--a turning point in the American national conversation about LGBTQ+ rights--the final version was published as The New Yorker May 21, 2012 cover. HID12401132022 © 2024 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved www.HA.com/TexasAuctioneerLicenseNotice