Consumer-graphics collection Est. 2026 · Vancouver

CLIPARCHIVE

A working museum of clip art, 1980s–early 2000s.

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Accession record

CA-1997-imsi-masterclip-1997-cd01-10079

PROFE001

Retrieved from storage.

The image shows a cartoon depiction of two individuals standing on either side of an excavation site with dirt being dug up to reveal what appears to be underground utilities such as pipes. They seem engaged in some sort of discussion, possibly related to construction or utility work. In the background there is a house and trees under clear skies, suggesting it's daytime outdoors during fair weather conditions.

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The same image circulated in multiple products. Each copy is catalogued; one is displayed.

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The image shows a cartoon of an animated character with exaggerated features holding what appears to be a pencil over its head while standing on top of some papers that resemble a desk surface in black-and-white, and there is no text present within this small clip art image. CA-1997-imsi-masterclip-1997-cd01-10075 The image shows a cartoon banana character with arms outstretched standing on top of another yellow banana that is smiling in front of it against a blue background. CA-1997-imsi-masterclip-1997-cd01-10076 The black and white illustration shows a man standing on an elevated platform with his back to us; he is holding what appears to be a book in one hand while gesturing towards it with another. Next to him, there's a woman who seems to have been painted or drawn onto the wall of the structure where they are both located. The setting suggests this could represent an art gallery or museum exhibit due to their poses and surroundings that resemble steps leading upwards in front of them. CA-1997-imsi-masterclip-1997-cd01-10077 The image shows a cartoon of two characters: on the left side there is an animated man sitting down with his legs crossed over each other; he has short hair, wears glasses, and appears to be in deep thought as indicated by one hand resting under his chin while holding what looks like a pipe. On the right side stands another character who seems surprised or shocked at something happening off-frame—she is wearing high heels with her legs apart, hands on hips, looking upwards towards an unseen object of interest above and to the left of both characters' heads. The background consists only CA-1997-imsi-masterclip-1997-cd01-10080 The image shows a cartoon of an adult standing next to two dogs on leashes; there is also a child's face in profile at top left corner with blue eyes looking upwards towards right side of frame, and below it appears to be another character or object that resembles a book. CA-1997-imsi-masterclip-1997-cd01-10081 The black and white illustration shows a man pointing to his left with an exaggerated gesture while standing next to another person who is also gesturing but in a more subdued manner; both characters appear animated, suggesting movement within their poses. CA-1997-imsi-masterclip-1997-cd01-10082