Charley Harper (American, 1922-2007), Pelican in a Downpour

Serigraph in colors, 1972, pencil signed and numbered 661/1500 to lower margin, unframed, retaining Frame House Gallery sleeve and paperwork.

Sheet size 16 1/2 x 21 1/2 in.

Charley Harper 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.

Good estate condition, very slight crease to one corner.