Aubrey’s work is defined by its painter sensibility — an enduring influence on generations that followed. Most artists are dead; following is a declaration of love.

Porcupine, from A Bestiary
Aubrey Schwartz (American, born 1928) printed by Joe Funk (American, 1901–1985) published by Kanthos Press, (American, 20th century)

Shrew
Aubrey Schwartz American, born 1928

Nude Dwarfs, plate VI from The Midget and the Dwarf
Aubrey Schwartz (American, born 1928) published by Tamarind Lithography Workshop (American, founded 1960)

Nude Man, plate VII from The Midget and the Dwarf
Aubrey Schwartz (American, born 1928) printed by Garo Antreasian (American, born 1922) published by Tamarind Lithography Workshop (American, founded 1960)

Crocodile, from A Bestiary
Aubrey Schwartz (American, born 1928) printed by Joe Funk (American, 1901–1985) published by Kanthos Press, (American, 20th century)

Pig, from A Bestiary
Aubrey Schwartz (American, born 1928) poem by Anthony Hecht (American, 1923–2004) printed by Plantin Press (American, 1931–1986) published by Kanthos Press, (American, 20th century)

The Dwarf Clown, plate VIII from The Midget and the Dwarf
Aubrey Schwartz (American, born 1928) printed by Garo Antreasian (American, born 1922) published by Tamarind Lithography Workshop (American, founded 1960)

Fly and Smaller Insects, from A Bestiary
Aubrey Schwartz (American, born 1928) printed by Joe Funk (American, 1901–1985) published by Kanthos Press, (American, 20th century)

Hippopotamus, from A Bestiary
Aubrey Schwartz (American, born 1928) printed by Joe Funk (American, 1901–1985) published by Kanthos Press, (American, 20th century)

Crab and Crayfish, from A Bestiary
Aubrey Schwartz (American, born 1928) printed by Joe Funk (American, 1901–1985) published by Kanthos Press, (American, 20th century)

Lizards and Snakes, from A Bestiary
Aubrey Schwartz (American, born 1928) printed by Joe Funk (American, 1901–1985) published by Kanthos Press, (American, 20th century)

Lizards and Snakes, from A Bestiary
Aubrey Schwartz (American, born 1928) poem by Anthony Hecht (American, 1923–2004) printed by Plantin Press (American, 1931–1986) published by Kanthos Press, (American, 20th century)

Title page, from The Midget and the Dwarf
Aubrey Schwartz (American, born 1928) letterpress by Gehenna Press (American, founded 1942) published by Tamarind Lithography Workshop (American, founded 1960)

Untitled
Aubrey Schwartz (American, born 1928) printed by Joe Zirker (American, born 1924) published by Tamarind Lithography Workshop (American, founded 1960)