"FINGER MAN" is a striking WWII American newspaper comic cartoon by Alan, captured in a bold 15x20 black-and-white image that riffs on the era’s military draft tensions. The artwork features a dramatically oversized, pointed finger labeled "CONGRESS" pressing down on the head of a man marked “4-F Classification” — the official draft code for those deemed unfit for service due to physical, mental, or moral reasons. This piece, rescued from a retired NYC Manhattan art gallery and stashed away for over 50 years, perfectly encapsulates the quirky, critical spirit of wartime commentary, blending sharp political satire with vintage graphic punch. It’s a rare visual time capsule that channels the frustration of the draft system and Congress’s heavy-handed role during WWII.
"FINGER MAN" is a striking WWII American newspaper comic cartoon by Alan, captured in a bold 15x20 black-and-white image that riffs on the era’s military draft tensions. The artwork features a dramatically oversized, pointed finger labeled "CONGRESS" pressing down on the head of a man marked “4-F Classification” — the official draft code for those deemed unfit for service due to physical, mental, or moral reasons. This piece, rescued from a retired NYC Manhattan art gallery and stashed away for over 50 years, perfectly encapsulates the quirky, critical spirit of wartime commentary, blending sharp political satire with vintage graphic punch. It’s a rare visual time capsule that channels the frustration of the draft system and Congress’s heavy-handed role during WWII.
