Charley Harper

Charley Harper (1922–2007) was a legendary American illustrator who combined the knowledge of Audubon with the cubism of Picasso and the futurism of Marinetti, producing an enduring vision uniquely his own. He referred to his style as “minimal realism”: “When Audubon painted a bird, he had to count all the feathers in the wings. I just count the wings.” Now best known for his wildlife illustrations, he was also known and sought after for his landscapes and scientific illustrations, transforming anything he rendered with his unique vision.