The Golden Book of Biology by Charley Harper
Bright bird on a green background. Illustration from The Golden Book of Biology by Charley Harper, American modernist artist
The Golden Book of Biology by Charley Harper
Cincinnati-based American modernist artist Charley Harper was born in Frenchton, West Virginia on August 4, 1922. Charley Harper was best known for his highly stylized wildlife prints, posters and book illustrations. During his career, Charley Harper illustrated numerous books, notably “The Golden Book of Biology”. As his subjects are mainly natural, with birds prominently featured, Charley often created works for many nature-based organizations, among them the National Park Service, Cincinnati Zoo, Cincinnati Nature Center, Hamilton County (Ohio) Park District, and Hawk Mountain Sanctuary in Pennsylvania. Charley Harper also designed interpretive displays for Everglades National Park. Charley Harper died on Sunday, June 10, 2007 after contending with pneumonia for some months.
Beautiful book illustration design. Illustration from The Golden Book of Biology
The Golden Book of Biology by Charley Harper
A couple of birds on blue background. Illustration by American modernist artist
Green leaves. Beautiful Illustration from The Golden Book of Biology
Wildlife animals
Angry owls
Red background
Splashing water
Underwater creature
Birds in a tree
A mouse underground
Raccoons
Swallow in the nest
A duck on the pond
Fish life
In the pine wood
Domestic animals
Sleeping cat
Autumn leaves
Hunting owl. N ight
Pig’s nose
Giraffes and koala
Nest. The Golden Book of Biology
A bird eating berries. Beautiful Illustration from The Golden Book of Biology
The White Egret
Illustration by American modernist artist Harper
Naturalistic Illustration from The Golden Book of Biology
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