Walter Addison Magnifique Illustration Originale Art Dessin Lion économies Bronx Zoo Mid-C

Product Name: Walter Addison Magnifique Illustration Originale Art Dessin Lion économies Bronx Zoo Mid-C
économies Type：Drawing
Here is a wonderful rare large original illustration art drawing of a lion by well-known animal illustrator Walter Addison (1914-1982), who was the official artist for the Bronx Zoo in the 1940s. Mid-century, probably from the 40s. Walter Addision was an accomplished illustrator early in his career, but excelled at drawing, painting and sculpting animals, in a clean lyrical deco style. He was employed by the Bronx Zoo, where he made hundreds of drawings and watercolors of the exotic animals and painted murals for the various exhibits and habitats. For many years he designed much admired window displays for major New York City department stores. He later moved his family to Washington CT, converting a blacksmiths shop to his home and studio. He was active late in life exhibiting at the Washington Art Association there, where he was a member. His drawings of animals are quite masterful, and were published in books and periodicals. Dimensions: 14 1/4" by 16 7/8"..