Realized His Texts Were Sarcastic

A painfully modern romance, summed up in one perfect confession. Set against a lively bar scene, this cartoon nails the confusion of texting, tone, and wishful thinking in the digital age.

Original cartoon art by Tom Toro, published in the New Yorker magazine on February 1, 2016. Archival ink pen and ink wash, with some white-out, on 11" x 14" Bristol vellum paper. Excellent condition.