Barks made
several self-portraits during the years. Here is a selection.
1939 or 1940
1977
1994
The first one was supplied
with explanatory text much later when Barks was
no longer certain of the year of origin. The
second one he sent out with letters to fans. The
third one was drawn in Finland during his
European tour.
Ah, Retirement! How Sweet it Is!
Barks and the Duck Syndrome
1965
Barks
sketched these self-portraits in which he dreamt
about his upcoming golden years. The one to the
right was made
for the fan magazine Funnyworld No. 10.
Plenty of time ... this old hack won't be 75
until March 27th, meanwhile he still feels
no older than 74 years, 11 months, and
some days. - Why don't you celebrate something
worthwhile - like the birth date of beer? -
Wheeze - Gasp - Grunt - Chatter - Squeak
1976
Sketch
sent to Danish artist Freddy Milton.
1980s
Two
of several letterheads Barks used for a number of
years.
