Past Exhibits: > A Parliament of Owls
A Parliament of Owls
October 7, 2022 through February 5, 2023
300 Years of Owl Illustration
Instantly recognizable and widely occurring everywhere, owls have been popular subjects throughout the recorded history of many cultures. Owls have been thought to possess wisdom, a sense of mystery, and solitude. Their striking features lend themselves to a variety of interpretations. A skilled artist could manifest a bird’s special character—its form, markings, coloring, and even behavior—in a way that a verbal description alone could not. The prints on exhibit represent 300 years of owl illustration by French, English, German, Dutch, Italian, and American artists. Compare how they’ve been portrayed over the centuries.
