Brainard, Joe. (1941-1994) Untitled ("Nancy de Kooning"), 1971Ink on paper. Signed and dated lower right. 5. 25 x 5. 5 inches; 13. 3 x 14 cm. Provenance: Tibor de Nagy Gallery (exhibition label included in sale); Frank Bidart Collection. Ernie Bushmillers 1930s popular cartoon character Nancy is one of the central motifs of Joe Brainards work. He first used the character in 1963 and continued until his quasi retirement from art in 1978, producing over 100 works in various media. Works from this series are the