The New Yorker Cover - Jun 3, 2002

This cover for the June 3, 2002, issue of The New Yorker, titled "Patience," is by artist Harry Bliss. The illustration features one of the iconic marble lions that famously guards the entrance to the New York Public Library. While several pigeons are perched innocently on and around the statue, a single, tiny red feather stuck to the lion's lip humorously implies that its patience with its avian companions has finally worn out.

Artistic Insight

Harry Bliss's "Patience" is a perfect example of a single-panel gag executed with brilliant subtlety and wit. The cover's humor comes from personifying a stoic and inanimate city landmark, imagining it has given in to its natural feline instincts. The entire punchline hinges on the tiny, almost-missed detail of the red feather, rewarding the observant viewer with a laugh. It's a knowing and affectionate joke for New Yorkers and visitors alike, playing on the constant, real-life interaction between the city's grand monuments and its ubiquitous pigeons. The artwork is a masterclass in telling a complete, funny story with the utmost economy.

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