Charley Harper: Birds Holiday Card Assortment

Eye of an eagle, wit of a magpie, Charley Harper seized the essence of his subjects and—with ruler and compass—fashioned their physiques. His charming and witty takes on birds convey a deep love of nature and a penetrating insight into their habits and habitats. Four of his winter bird images are featured in this holiday card assortment. Contains five each of the following holiday cards: Backyard Birds Evening Grosbeaks White-breasted Nuthatch Cardinal Cuisine

Charley Harper

Midcentury modernist Charley Harper (American, 1922–2007) portrayed the natural world with heart and humor. In vivid colors and simple shapes, his cardinals, ladybugs, and clever critters have become icons of wildlife art. His illustrations were published in magazines and books, notably Ford Times and The Giant Golden Book of Biology. A longtime conservationist, Harper created posters for more than 50 nature- and conservation-oriented organizations. His US National Park Service posters—massive, requiring a year each to paint—showcase delightful depictions of entire ecosystems in a style he defined as “minimal realism.” In his adopted hometown of Cincinnati, his public works are the legacy of an artist truly beguiled by the wild, one whose art was a quiet catalyst for ecological action.