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Rick Griffin album cover concept artwork for The Cult's maxi-single "Wild Flower. " Pencil, paint and color marker on tracing paper. The artwork is framed and signed by Griffin in the lower right corner. Accompanied by a copy of the Canadian release of the album. The song "Wild Flower" was released in 1987 as part of the full-length album Electric (Beggars Banquet). In the same way that images and lettering by Griffin and other artists came to be associated with bands like the Grateful Dead, the logo lettering seen here has come to be associated with The Cult. Not examined out of frame. Framed, 24 by 23 inches; Image, 17 1/2 by 16 1/2 inches PROVENANCE Acquired from the Estate of Rick Griffin Categories: Rick Griffin


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