charley-harper-american-1922-2007-i-roseate-spoonbill-i-i-diving-pelican-i-two-works
Lot 4299
Charley Harper (American, 1922-2007), Roseate Spoonbill / Diving Pelican (Two Works)
Lot Details & Additional Photographs
The first: serigraph in colors on wove paper, unsigned; the second: giclée print in colors on wove paper, pencil signed, titled, and numbered from an edition of 300 lower margin; unframed.

Sheet size 15 1/4 x 20 1/2 in. (the first), 20 x 27 in. (the second)

Charley Harper (1922–2007) was an American artist celebrated for capturing the essence of nature through geometric shapes, vivid colors, and a cheeky style. Harper's compositions often depict wildlife and ecosystems with unparalleled precision, and they convey a profound reverence for the natural world and an interconnectedness of all living beings. Major collections such as the Smithsonian American Art Museum, Cincinnati Art Museum, and Cornell Lab of Ornithology, proudly house collections of Harper's work. The artist's artistic vision continues to foster a deeper appreciation for the beauty and fragility of our planet's ecosystems.

Some age to the first sheet, including toning and several spots; the second in excellent condition.