&sq=Envato&lang=en&file=File:Chimpanzee_congo_painting.jpg) A painting by Congo | |
| Species | Chimpanzee (Pan troglodytes) |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Born | c. 1954 |
| Died | 1964 (aged 9–10) London Zoo, London, England |
| Cause of death | Tuberculosis |
| Years active | 1956-1959 |
| Known for | Learning to draw and paint |
Congo (1954–1964) was a chimpanzee artist and painter. Zoologist, author and surrealist painter Desmond Morris first observed his abilities when the chimpanzee was offered a pencil and paper at two years of age. By the age of four, Congo had made 400 drawings and paintings. His style has been described as "lyrical abstract impressionism".[1]
- ^ Waldemar Januszczak (2005-09-25). "Congo the chimpanzee". TimesOnline. London. Archived from the original on June 16, 2011. Retrieved 2008-12-12.