Charley Harper

1922–2007 (age 85)

Artist

Biography

Charley Harper energized the mid-century art world with wildlife illustrations distilled to their purest forms, celebrating birds, mammals, and the natural world through bold colors and playful geometry.

His optimistic vision inspired conservation awareness across the country, and those who love the outdoors remember him fondly as a communicator of wonder; he is at peace among the trees of Spring Grove Cemetery.

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