03/07/2026
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🌟 Spotlight on Edie Harper's ancient world: CLEOPETRA (1982)
✨ Today in History (March 6, 1924) ✨
Exactly 102 years ago, the Egyptian government—overseeing Howard Carter's team—opened the mummy case of King Tutankhamun, advancing the reveal of the boy pharaoh's innermost golden coffin and preserved remains. This pivotal moment in the legendary 1922 discovery brought ancient Egypt's royal mysteries roaring into the 20th century, fueling worldwide wonder.
Edie Harper's CLEOPETRA captures that same timeless Egyptian enchantment—her sleek black cat, with a gold-and-teal hieroglyphic collar, gazes regally as if guarding the secrets of the Nile. Behind this feline queen rises the massive, enigmatic guardian of the sands—its form bold and minimalist, echoing the monumental awe of ancient history.
And speaking of exciting reveals... coming soon—the full unveiling of Edie Harper's brilliance! The Taft Museum of Art in Cincinnati will present her first major retrospective, Edie McKee Harper: Modernist at Play, featuring more than 100 works across paintings, prints, enamels, weavings, photography, and more. Mark your calendars: Opening October 17, 2026. This long-awaited exhibition will shine a spotlight on Edie's sophisticated, playful modernism—and we're thrilled to see treasures like CLEOPETRA take center stage!
"Behold the Sacred Cat of ancient Egypt - and the Queen Cleopatra's pet. The Cat Goddess sits before the Sphinx and thinks royal cat thoughts, but dreams of a lap, a nap, a cozy house and a catnip mouse.~ Edie Harper 😻👑
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Acrylic on Canvas, 16x16
1982 Harper Originals
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