Essay by Sara Caswell-Pearce. Introduction 
and commentary by Brett Harper.

Harper Ever After presents paintings and 
prints from both artists, from their early 
art school days until 1960, when Charley 
created Cardinal, now one of his best-known 
images. The artists command of a wide range 
of styles from realism to abstraction to 
cubismis not only impressive, it informs the 
path each took to arrive at their individual 
techniques. The subjects they chose to depict 
are just as diverse. Charleys World War II 
scenes, portraits, and cartoons created while 
serving in Europe as a private first class 
are especially poignant.

Brett Harper provides a biographical 
introduction that follows his parents from 
art school to commercial and fine art 
success, and his commentary on specific 
artworks provides valuable insight. Art 
critic Sara Caswell-Pearces essay focuses on 
the development of the Harper's artistic 
prowess, while Chip Doyle, a family friend, 
tells his story of discovering long-lost 
early works.

Harper Ever After presents great talent in 
its formative years. Longtime Harper fans and 
collectors will appreciate never-before-seen 
artwork and come away with a new appreciation 
of the Harpers mature work, post-1960.

Published by Pomegranate ®
ISBN: 9780764971464
Size: 8-1/2 x 10 Inches

Hardcover smyth-sewn casebound book, with 
jacket. View Details

144 pages with more than 200 full-color 
reproductions of paintings, photographs, and 
prints. Includes Chronology and Index of 
Artworks.