In honor of the bicentennial of Herman Melville’s birthday, let’s take a look back at artist Peter Sis’ 2001 subway art card “The Whale’, where the Manhattan skyline and labyrinth of streets run through the belly of the whale, with small trains spouting upwards. Herman Melville was born in Lower Manhattan on August 1, 1819 and published the great American novel, Moby Dick, in 1851. The Battery is where Ishmael begins his journey aboard the whaling ship. See more of Peter Sis’ work at The Eric Carle Museum in Amherst, Mass. (through 10/27) in “The Picture Book Odysseys of Peter Sis” which showcases original illustrations from his picture books ranging from detailed paintings of historical narratives to the bold graphics of his young readers.
















