Pop Culture Icons Undergo Taxonomic Studies in These Vintage-Style Illustrations

“Audrey II Study.” All images © Chet Phillips

How would you biologically classify a hippogriff? Austin-based illustrator Chet Phillips is offering his own taxonomic studies for some of pop culture’s most iconic characters as part of his Unnatural History series. Through vintage-style illustrations, the artist renders a flying monkey from The Wizard of Oz, Krampus, and The Lion King‘s animated duo Timon and Pumba complete with their identifying information.

You can browse the entire Unnatural History collection and pick up your own print on Etsy. Phillips also shares much of his work that’s based in contemporary culture on Behance and Instagram.  (via Laughing Squid)

 

Pop Culture Icons Undergo Taxonomic Studies in These Vintage-Style Illustrations

Left: “Hippogriff Study.” Right: “Alien Study”

Pop Culture Icons Undergo Taxonomic Studies in These Vintage-Style Illustrations

“Flying Monkey Study”

Pop Culture Icons Undergo Taxonomic Studies in These Vintage-Style Illustrations

Left: “Skull Island King Study.” Right: “Krampus Study”

Pop Culture Icons Undergo Taxonomic Studies in These Vintage-Style Illustrations

“Killer Rabit Study”

Pop Culture Icons Undergo Taxonomic Studies in These Vintage-Style Illustrations

“Warthog and Meerkat Study”

Pop Culture Icons Undergo Taxonomic Studies in These Vintage-Style Illustrations

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