by Eric Hughett, Curatorial Assistant, East Asian Art

2/3/2026

East Asian Art, Zodiac, animals in art

An enduring symbol and subject in Chinese art, horses are charismatic representatives of more than three millennia of culture that extends to today.

by Nathaniel M. Stein, Curator of Photography

4/11/2023

photography, collect, animals in art, Curatorial Blog

From April 11–August 10, 2023, the hallway gallery at the top of the museum’s Great Hall staircase will be full of critters.

by Molly Donnermeyer

8/6/2018

Mary R. Schiff Library and Archives, illustrations, animals in art

From early on in our evolution we have been drawn to these living things that exist alongside us. From the prehistoric cave paintings of Lascaux to the modernist illustrations of Charley Harper.

by Molly Donnermeyer

3/21/2017

Charley Harper, Mary R. Schiff Library and Archives, Library, Hippo, animals in art

Posted by: Molly Donnermeyer