This original mixed media work features a playful depiction of the beloved Sesame Street character, Oscar the Grouch, hand-drawn and colored by Michael Jackson. The piece is rendered with a vibrant green crayon or oil pastel for Oscar’s shaggy fur, accented by brown bushy eyebrows and a wide, expressive mouth with a pink tongue. A prominent dark green numeral "7" is centered on the character’s chest, likely a reference to Jackson’s affinity for the number. The character is shown emerging from his signature gray trash can, which is sketched at the bottom of the composition. Jackson’s interest in animation and children’s programming was a recurring theme in his personal art, often serving as a lighthearted creative outlet. The work is signed "Michael Jackson" in green marker near the bottom center.

Specifications

• Artist: Michael Jackson (American, 1958-2009)

• Title: "Oscar the Grouch"

• Medium: Mixed media on paper

• Dimensions: 17 x 13 in

• Signature: Signed in green marker, bottom center

keywords: Michael Jackson original art, Oscar the Grouch drawing, Sesame Street fan art, signed MJ memorabilia, King of Pop artwork, hand-drawn illustration, Jim Henson muppet art, celebrity sketches.