{"product_id":"vintage-original-woodcut-the-giraffe-by-laurence-donovan","title":"Mid-Century Original Framed Woodcut “The Giraffe” by Laurence Donovan","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA wonderfully graphic mid-century woodcut titled “The Giraffe” by American artist, poet, and professor Laurence L. Donovan Jr. (1927–2001).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis striking black-and-cream composition features stylized giraffes beneath a sweeping tree silhouette, paired with bold red block typography reading:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“What makes us laugh at the giraffe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIs that his neck’s too long by half.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDonovan was known for his imaginative animal imagery and literary sensibility, and this piece beautifully reflects that blend of wit and graphic strength.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe dramatic contrast, playful text, and sculptural linework make it equally suited to a study, nursery, library, or modern gallery wall.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProfessionally matted and framed in a slim silver frame — ready to hang.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetails:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eArtist: Laurence L. Donovan Jr. (1927–2001)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTitle: The Giraffe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMedium: Woodcut print\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFramed under glass\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSilver frame with white mat\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSigned in plate (LD)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVintage condition; light age toning consistent with age\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeasures:  16-1\/4”w x 20-1\/4”h\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a charming and collectible example of Donovan’s graphic animal works — a piece that feels both literary and visually bold.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blackbird Vintage Finds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48286038687995,"sku":"VINT4614","price":395.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0362\/9645\/8379\/files\/IMG-5691.png?v=1771450707","url":"https:\/\/www.blackbirdvintage.com\/products\/vintage-original-woodcut-the-giraffe-by-laurence-donovan","provider":"Blackbird Vintage Finds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}