Stories Beneath the Donkeys (1907-2003) by Veillon, MargoThe American University of Cairo - Libraries and Learning Technologies
Bursting with life!
Margo Veillon's sketchbooks are full of animals of all sorts.
Perhaps no aardvarks, but one finds drawings of ants and other insects, birds of all types, household pets, and farm animals.
Insect (1931) by Veillon, MargoThe American University of Cairo - Libraries and Learning Technologies
Creepy crawlies
The artist had an endless fascination for all forms of life, and observed even the smallest of creatures with interest.
As is characteristic for her work, her depiction of these insects is not static, but conveys a sense of movement.
Three Rural Scenes (1907-2003) by Veillon, MargoThe American University of Cairo - Libraries and Learning Technologies
Fauna of Egypt
Veillon documented daily life in Egypt in her art in loving detail.
Animals are often included in scenes of country life, where humans and animals interact with one another.
Malakal monkey (1907-2003) by Veillon, MargoThe American University of Cairo - Libraries and Learning Technologies
Animals around the world
Margo Veillon traveled widely, and visited Ethiopia, South Sudan and Nubia. During her travels, she filled one sketchbook after another with her impressions.
In this drawing of a monkey in Malakal, South Sudan, the artist studies different poses and angles of the animal.
Domesticity (1952) by Veillon, MargoThe American University of Cairo - Libraries and Learning Technologies
Come and explore!
The largest collection of Margo Veillon's works is held at the American University of Cairo. There are dozens of animal drawings still waiting to be explored.
Interested in exploring it closer? Please contact AUC Libraries: rbscl-ref@aucegypt.edu.
