Crocodile

1961

Helen Siegl

Associated Names
Helen Siegl

Artist, American, 1924 - 2009

This is a drawing of a crocodile with accompanying text about its behavior. The artwork features a detailed depiction of a crocodile rendered in a woodcut or linocut style, with visible texture and intricate line work emphasizing the scales and features of the crocodile. The crocodile is shown in side profile with its mouth slightly open, contained within a rectangular frame. Below the image, there is formal text that reads: "THE CROCODILE • SOME HAVE WRITTEN THAT THE CROCODILE RUNNETH AWAY FROM A MAN IF HE WINKE WITH HIS LEFT EYE, AND LOOK STEDFASTLY UPON HIM WITH HIS RIGHT EYE, BUT IF THIS BEE TRUE, IT IS NOT TO BE ATTRIBUTED TO THE VERTUE OF THE RIGHT EYE…" This combination of image and text suggests an exploration of folklore or myth associated with crocodiles, presented in a vintage or historical context. The overall presentation is simple yet striking, emphasizing both the visual and textual elements.
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This is an image of a book cover displaying a woodblock print. The cover includes the title "A Little Bestiary" and a woodblock print illustration of an abstract creature with four legs, a long neck, and exaggerated facial features. Surrounding the image, there is text stating that this is a portfolio of eight wood blocks cut by Helen Siegl, published by The Print Club Philadelphia.

Title Page: Beast

Helen Siegl

1961

The image displays a large rectangular shape with straight edges. The color of the shape is a rusty orange, filling the entire frame.

A Little Bestiary

Helen Siegl

1961

This image depicts a lion and is accompanied by descriptive text. The lion's face is stylized and bold, featuring expressive eyes and a detailed mane. Its tail can be seen curling upwards. Below the illustration, there is English text describing the lion's nature, mentioning its fierceness when hungry and its gentler demeanor when satisfied.

Lion

Helen Siegl

1961


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Wikidata ID

Q65508754

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