Basil Smith: Gorilla

Artist: Basil Smith
1925 -
Nationality: British
Artwork Year: 1993
Image Size: 7 by 5.75 inches
Overall Size: 9.75 by 8.75 inches
Medium: Mixed Media on Hot Press Illustration Board

The Gorilla is one of man's closest relatives and is considered second only to humans in intelligence. Some Gorillas can even construct simple phrases when taught human sign language for the deaf. Even as youngsters, their behavior mirrors that of humans. Juvenile Gorillas spend carefree days climbing trees, chasing each other and playing tug-of-war. Much like human children who mimic their parents' behavior, young apes enjoy imitating adult Gorillas.

This painting originally appeared on the Fleetwood® First Day Cover of the Sierra Leone Le30 Gorilla (Gorilla, gorilla) stamp issued June 17, 1993.

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