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Lot 4307
Charley Harper (American, 1922-2007), Cottontail in a Cottonfield / Hare's Breath (Two Works)
Lot Details & Additional Photographs
Each serigraph in colors, the first: 1989, pencil signed, titled and marked as artist's proof and numbered "APXXI" lower margin; the second: 1978, pencil signed and titled lower margin, presented in original matting; both unframed.

Sheet size 18 3/4 x 23 3/4 in. (the first), 24 x 18 3/4 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.

Excellent condition; some minute margin wear to the first.