Charley Harper (1922-2007) American, Raccoon Serigraph "Raccpack". Depicting a pack of raccoons (hence raccpack) all staring at you with intent under a moon and starlit sky. Numbered lower left 1058/2000. Signed lower right. Lowest left says COPR Charles Harper 1975. 

To purchase this online at their website starts at $425. From the website: "Trick ’r treat! Better have some table scraps and a few marked-down loaves of bread on hand when this lovable gang of raccoteers appears on your patio—or you’ll end up serving tomorrow morning’s coffee cake. The masked ball in the backyard is a nightly event in suburbs across the land, and if you’re having friends over for the evening, it’s good for an hour of prime time with no commercials. You are an emcee, the resident authority on animal behavior and ranking raccoonteur."

Provenance: Previously purchased by consignor at an auction house in Virginia.

Folder Size: 19 1/2 x 13 in. 
Print Size: 16 x 10 in. 

Charley Harper (1922–2007) was an American modernist artist celebrated for his bold, geometric depictions of wildlife. He coined the term “minimal realism” to describe his style, which captured the essence of animals using vivid colors and simplified shapes. Harper’s work appeared in publications for the National Park Service, Audubon Society, and Ford Times, making nature accessible and engaging to a broad audience. His playful yet precise art continues to influence design and raise appreciation for the natural world. In his artwork, Harper imaginatively investigated the similarities between human and wild animal behaviors, but completely without anthropomorphism. "I learn as much as I can about the creatures that interest me, and they all do. I observe them and find out how they interact with each other and their environments and ask myself, What if?