Charley Harper

Charley Harper was an American modern artist known for his stylized wildlife prints and illustrations.

Harper's illustrations appeared most notably in the Ford Times, a promotional magazine distributed by the Ford motor company, and The Golden Book of Biology.

Harper referred to his style as "minimal realism," and later in life, collaborated extensively with fashion and interior designer Todd Oldham. Oldham has stated that Harper's work was a major influence on him, especially his sense of color.¹

Fast Facts

1. Born: August 4, 1922
2. Birthplace: Frenchton, West Virginia
3. Attended the Art Academy of Cincinnati
4. Died: June 10, 2007

Notable Works

• 2005: Beguiled by the Wild: The Art of Charley Harper
• 2007: Charley Harper: An Illustrated Life
• 2008: Charley Harper ABC's
• 2008: Birds and Words

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