Hippopatamus, 1978

Drawing

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APSU Art Collection

In the image, two figures, appearing as surgeons, are interacting with a large, open-mouthed hippo. The man on the right holds an instrument, perhaps to perform a procedure, dressed in a white gown and cap, displaying a serious demeanor. The other figure, portrayed in dark attire and protective eyewear, seems to be assisting, focused on a task. The artwork is detailed with technical annotations, resembling a scientific diagram, possibly illustrating biological components with descriptions in the top left section.

In the image, two figures, appearing as surgeons, are interacting with a large, open-mouthed hippo. The man on the right holds an instrument, perhaps to perform a procedure, dressed in a white gown and cap, displaying a serious demeanor. The other figure, portrayed in dark attire and protective eyewear, seems to be assisting, focused on a task. The artwork is detailed with technical annotations, resembling a scientific diagram, possibly illustrating biological components with descriptions in the top left section.

Name/Title

Hippopatamus, 1978

Entry/Object ID

2012.329

Description

Graphite on paper. Image of a welder and surgeon constructing a hippopatamus. Ed Binkley is an illustrator and art educator who has created fantasy artwork for three decades. He has illustrated over forty book covers and magazines, and twenty-eight of his illustrations have been published in fourteen issues of Spectrum: The Best in Contemporary Fantastic Art, including a Gold Award and three additional award nominations. Ed holds a Master of Fine Arts degree in Drawing from the University of Wisconsin, and a Bachelor in Fine Arts in Printmaking from Austin Peay University in Tennessee. He has taught for twenty-two years in the Art Department at Madison College in Madison, Wisconsin, where he lives with his wife Lisa, who is also an accomplished artist. http://www.edbinkley.com/#!ed-binkley-bio/c4w5

Type of Drawing

Graphite

Artwork Details

Medium

Graphite

Collection

APSU Permanent Collection

Made/Created

Artist

C.E. Binkley

Date made

1978

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Location

lower right

Transcription

Ed Binkley '78

Dimensions

Dimension Notes

Frame Size: 34.5" x 30.8125" Image Size: 25.25"x21"