"And He Called for His Bowl" is a playful yet intriguing piece that prominently features cut-out illustrations from a Richard Scarry book of fairy tales and nursery rhymes. The central figure is an anthropomorphic hippo dressed as Old King Cole, surrounded by three animal court jesters in the upper right. Unlike the artist’s typical approach of integrating collaged elements beneath layers of paint, these characters are left unobstructed, sitting atop the composition. The painting, measuring 24 x 18 x 1 inches, juxtaposes these whimsical figures against a backdrop of abstract forms and patterns, creating a dynamic interplay between nostalgia and contemporary abstraction.