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Painting on canvas by Barclay depicts a classic scene from the
Dick Tracy comic strip, featuring the titular detective confronting a suspect at a door labeled "25". This specific panel, known as the "Barking Tommy Gun," is a famous moment from the strip's early years, specifically from 1934.
Details of the Comic Panel
Characters: The central figure is Dick Tracy, an American police detective known for his hardboiled approach and iconic yellow trench coat and fedora.
Dialogue: Tracy shouts through the door, "Open up in there! I've got a Tommy gun in my hand and it's in a barking mood!" An unseen person inside responds with, "Come in".
Significance: This 1934 Sunday panel is considered a classic "all business" moment for Tracy. It has been commemorated in various forms, including a poster published by the Chester Gould Dick Tracy Museum and as part of educational card sets like the Grolier Story of America.
Dick Tracy Background
Creator: The character was created by Chester Gould and first appeared in newspapers in 1931.
Themes: The strip is noted for its colorful rogues' gallery and early use of science-fiction gadgets like the 2-way wrist radio.
Publication: It is one of America's most famous detective comic strips and has been collected in numerous volumes covering its long publication history. |
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