Amphibians of Switzerland

From egg to tadpole to frog, this silkscreen poster by Claude Kuhn-Klein elegantly charts the journey of metamorphosis. Created in 1987 for the exhibition Amphibien der Schweiz (“Amphibians of Switzerland”), it promoted the Naturhistorisches Museum der Burgergemeinde Bern’s showcase on living amphibians and their larvae. Kuhn-Klein’s design is both scientific and poetic. A frog’s webbed limb stretches downward, while a line of tadpoles rises in graceful succession, each casting a shadow that hints at transformation to come. With its restrained teal background and sharp contrasts of yellow and grey, the poster exemplifies the clarity and precision of Swiss graphic design at its best. An authentic museum silkscreen, this work embodies the late 20th-century Swiss tradition of blending natural history with bold, contemporary visual language. Today it stands as a rare collectible that captures both the artistry of Claude Kuhn-Klein and the cultural role of museum poster design. Size: 39.25" x 27.5" Artist: Claude Kuhn-Klein Condition: Very Good, Age-appropriate wear, fading and toning. Please use the photo zoom feature to get a better understanding of overall condition. *Additional photos available upon request.