There were so many interesting exhibits at the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston last week. One was called Paper Zoo. It was a variety of prints, drawings, and photographs of animals dating from about 1500 to the present. It featured about 35 pieces by Rembrandt, Audubon, Picasso, and more.
Porcupine, Leonard Baskin (American, 1922-2000), 1951, woodcut.
Toad, Pablo Picasso (Spanish, 1881-1973), 1949, Lithograph on Zinc Plate.
American Flamingo, Robert Harell, Jr. (English) based on a water-color by James Audubon, 19th century, Etching and aquatint, handcolored.
Top, Prowling Cat, Theophile-Alexandre Steinlen (French 1859-1923), Pastel and black chalk.
Bottom, Cats, Gerhard Marcks (German 1897-1969), 1921, woodcut.
It was very interesting to see so many different artists take on the same animal. And there were many children looking at this particular exhibit. I could see why it was so popular.
The Studio 