Hippopptamus

1962

Aubrey Schwartz

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Aubrey Schwartz

Artist, American, 1928 - 2019

This is a painting of an abstract depiction of an animal, likely a hippo. The artwork features a bold, monochromatic rendering of what resembles a hippo's head. The artist employs a mix of heavy black strokes and textured gray areas, creating a powerful contrast and depth on a light background. The texture and roughness in the painting suggest a dynamic and somewhat chaotic energy. This is in the style of abstract expressionism, with a focus on texture and monochrome contrasts.
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This is a drawing of a small furry animal standing upright. The drawing captures the detailed texture of the animal’s fur in black and white. The animal appears to be holding something close to its mouth with its front paws. The artist has focused on capturing the expression and physical form of the animal with meticulous attention to the varied fur patterns and the soft, rounded features of its face. The background is left blank, emphasizing the subject's detailed rendering.

Ground Hog

Aubrey Schwartz

1962

This is a photograph of a printed title page for a publication. The image shows a title page which reads "A Bestiary" with details that it includes lithographs by Aubrey Schwartz and poetry by Anthony Hecht. The publication is noted to be from Los Angeles by The Kanthos Press, dated 1962. The page has a simple typographic design, utilizing a serif font with the title in a larger size and centered at the top. The layout is clean and minimalistic.

A Bestiary

Aubrey Schwartz

1962

This is a painting of a surreal creature with a prominent horned face. The creature has features reminiscent of both aquatic and reptilian animals, with a robust, textured body and a tail-like extension. The painting is done in a dark, monochromatic style, with intricate detail on the creature's head, emphasizing its sharp horns and wide eye. The background has a stark contrast of dark and light, suggesting a nocturnal setting or the depths of the ocean. The use of heavy shadowing and emphasis on texture give the painting a mysterious, otherworldly atmosphere.

Fish

Aubrey Schwartz

1962

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Wikidata ID

Q65507633

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