This exhibition is no longer on view at the National Gallery.

Celebrating the publication of Lettered Creatures by Brad Leithauser with illustrations by Mark Leithauser, this focused exhibition highlighted how various artists and authors have used animals in conjunction with poetry throughout the history of the printed word.

Organization: The exhibition was organized by the National Gallery of Art. Neal Turtell, executive librarian, was curator.

Passes: Admission is always free and passes are not required