Zoologischer Garten Baboon by Garten Ellen Greup instantly readable scene

instantly readable scene

The flat colour planes and decorative composition balance nostalgia and wit in equal measure

There is no excess

Hu's surreal

Its monochrome restraint gives the composition an almost archaeological quality

Zoologischer Garten Baboon by Garten Ellen Greup instantly readable sceneFrom the celebrated series of vintage Zoologischer Garten posters, this baboon illustration is a triumph of mid century graphic design. The composition is confident and frontal the animal rendered with bold outlines and flattened fields of colour that feel at once playful and serious. The palette is earthy but saturated, giving the image a warmth that suits the subject. There is real craft in how much character is conveyed through such economical mark