Comments on: Charles Harper 1922-2007

By: Mary

Mary — Tue, 12 Feb 2008 03:09:43 +0000

My late husband and I were first introduced to Charles Harper’s work while living in Cincinnati. We acquired a number of his pieces but the most cherished was Ladybug. I would be interested in hearing from other collectors.

By: Michele

Michele — Thu, 05 Jul 2007 05:23:05 +0000

Delighted to see Charley Harper and his unique “minimal realism” style getting well-deserved recognition beyond Cincinnati.
Although he just passed away June 10, 2007, Edie & Brett, his wife & son, are artists in a somewhat similar minimalist style.
Another book with a TON of Harper art in one easy stop is “Beguiled by the Wild: The Art of Charley Harper” (Flower Valley Press, 1994). Features well over 100 prints, and the punny titles and clever commentaries for each give a taste for Charley’s verbal as well as visual playfulness.

By: lisa harvey

lisa harvey — Thu, 21 Jun 2007 17:55:02 +0000

I’m really saddened by the passing of Charley Harper.
my first contact with his work was with the “Dinner For Two” cookbook. I was just wowed by the illustrations, and for a long time I showed it to everyone who came into my home. It wasn’t just that great loose mid-century style, but the sense of humor that makes it such a treasure.
When I later came across his other commercial works and prints I loved them as much. Whatever the activity of the creatures depicted there’s a sort of serenity to them I love. At a loss for words I can only describe them as “poetic” (horrible word that it is…).
Thank you Charley Harper……
I’m going to hunt down some of your Golden books now!

By: joy olivia

joy olivia — Mon, 18 Jun 2007 20:29:44 +0000

thank you for introducing me to his work while he was still alive. he was and always will be a personal favorite. harper will be missed.