"Babar the Elephant" Is Coming to The Tyler Museum of Art

Laurent de Brunhoff, (French, b. 1925). The Old Lady joined the discussion. “I like this one,” she said, “because it is peaceful. I feel calm when I look at it. The elephants do not get in each other’s way.” 2003. Watercolor, graphite and ink on paper. 8 3/4 x 7 1/4 in. Courtesy of Mary Ryan Gallery, NYC

TYLER, TX

The Tyler Museum of Art (TMA) announced plans for a summer
exhibition
that will lead visitors through a uniquely illustrated world that places
the
world famous, green-suited Babar the Elephant into classical works of
art. The
much-loved character will be the leading figure in Babar’s Museum of
Art,
a collection of original watercolors and studies by Laurent de
Brunhoff.
The works will be on view at the TMA June 6 through August 22.

Organizations from around the community are partnering with the TMA by
hosting
events and activities that incorporate characters and themes from
Babar’s
Museum of
Art.

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