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"FALLEN
WILLOW - SNOWY OWL"
Robert Bateman
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"The
branch in this painting is part of a fallen willow by a frozen
lake, where snowy owls are on the lookout for weakened waterfowl
or meadow mice. The festoons of wild cucumber indicate last
summer’s lush tangle, and the yellow twigs predict the rush
of life of the approaching spring." Robert Bateman |
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" FEMALE
CARDINAL "
COMPANION EDITION
1993 s/n Paper
8.25" x 10"
$138
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| One of the ideas behind Cardinal and Sumac was inspired by a Smithsonian Museum display of an authentic East Indian village, complete with villagers going about their daily business. I was strolling through when, all of a sudden, a villager wearing a flaming red turban walked past a rich, terra cotta-colored wall. I was struck by the red-on-red vision - it just sizzled. I knew then, I would someday paint a cardinal in sumac. Most North Americans have the opportunity to see cardinals in their own backyards. The cardinal, however exotic in color, is one of our most familiar favorites. I like the idea of the cardinal as a representative for Earth Day; it is appropriate that a backyard favorite represent our need to incorporate environmental action into our own backyards. |
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" FIRST ALERT - TIGER "
Robert Bateman
1500 s/n Paper
9" x 10" $75
180 s/n Giclee Canvas
18" x 20" $435
Although habitat destruction is the overwhelming reason for the extinction of species, trade in endangered animals and plants is literally the straw that breaks the camel's back. Increasingly in our troubled times, money talks and business acts, for good or evil. The poverty stricken people who live in the environment of some of the most precious wildlife are sorely tempted by sums of money offered by dealers and middlemen for whole animals or even animal parts.
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" FIRST
ARRIVAL - KILLDEER "
Robert Bateman
950
s/n Paper
10" x 16"
$205
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"I
have many happy memories of hiking over some sodden pasture,
which always reminded me of wet shredded wheat. The smell of warming earth and new life fills my nostrils,
and the plaintive cry of the killdeer brings a lift to my heart." Robert
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" FLYING
HIGH - GOLDEN EAGLE "
Robert Bateman
950 s/n Paper
27" x 18.75"
$1185
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"I
have flown in a small aircraft in a cloudscape such as this. It reminded me of a world of fantastic canyons. The golden eagle, master of the air, is far more at home
here than any human-built craft will ever be." Robert
Bateman |
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" FOX
AND BEEHIVES "
Robert Bateman
950 s/n Paper
20.5" x 30.75"
$395
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"When
I returned from my trip around the world in 1958, my whole goal
in life was to find some land in the country and settle down.
This is a corner of that land. All of the white pines in the
painting were planted by me as little seedlings in 1959. A Dutchman
in our neighborhood asked if he could place some of his beehives
in the shade of the corner of the meadow. We got an annual bucket
of excellent honey in the bargain. The ruddy glow of the western
sky gave me the idea of a fox for color. That is the magic time
of day, when the foxes are "on the prowl." Robert Bateman |
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" FOX
AT THE GRANARY "
Robert Bateman
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"This
fox is sniffing at the open door of a very old barn in the early
morning. Because of his persecution,
he will be hidden most of the day. If
he finds anything worth eating here, it would be a rat or a
mouse, and it would be of help to the farmer." Robert
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" FROSTY
MORNING - BLUE JAY "
Robert Bateman
950 s/n Paper
19.25" x 15.25 "
$1395
350 s/n Clasart
20" x 15.875" $695
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"One
of the most attractive rogues in the bird world is the blue
jay. All members of the jay and crow
family are both bold and sly. They are
all aggressive opportunists and will even rob other birds’ food
or nests. They are also, however, clever
about their own safety and are very alert to hide or flee when
threatened." “I have placed this bird in a young white pine.
Sometimes moisture laden, warm air moves
north into the wintry landscape. At night, the
temperature may drop to below freezing, leaving
a frosty coating on most of the objects in
the landscape. Morning reveals the world as a
temporary fairyland. One or two hours of full
sun melts and evaporates the frozen covering,
and the world is back to normal.” Robert Bateman |
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" FALL FORAGE "
Robert Bateman
650 s/n Paper
16" x 16"
$98
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This cow moose and half grown calf were moving through a tapestry of fall colours in Denali Park. The yellow is dwarf willow and the red is dwarf birch. |
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" FARM
LANE AND BLUE JAYS "
Robert Bateman
950 s/n Paper
17.375" x 13.5"
$1395
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"In
this painting, I tried to capture the feeling of autumn and
the smell and rustle of that golden carpet. To give a little cool contrast, I put in a couple flashes
of blue." Robert Bateman |
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" FENCE
POST AND BURDOCK "
Robert Bateman
950
s/n Paper
10" x 16"
$325
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"The
natural world is not the only thing that appeals to me as an
artist. I also enjoy manmade objects,
particularly those, which have been affected by the forces of
nature. This fence post was a living
growing white cedar, which, over the decades, has evolved an
interesting surface of patterns and textures. The humble burdock supplies a decorative aspect."
Robert Bateman |
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" FLUID
POWER - ORCA "
Robert Bateman
290
s/n Original Lithograph
22" x 30"
$1650
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"When
I think of the orca, I think of power. The whale is on the
most powerful creatures of the sea. I decided to give this
original print a big, bold, ominous feeling. If you were diving
or in a small boat and you saw this orca rushing at you, you
might wonder if you were going to be the first human in recorded
history to be attacked. I wanted to show the big, black, bulbous,
prow-like head of the orca and the towering fin, which can be
taller than a man on the big, dominant bull orcas. I wanted
to show the swirl of the water because he’s moving quite quickly,
and he’s moving right toward you." Robert Bateman |
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" FOX CROSSING "
Robert Bateman
180 s/n Giclee Canvas
24" x 30"
$545
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| Some say that the cross fox is so-named because it is a cross between a red fox and a black or silver fox, but a cross or black fox can occur at any time in a litter of red foxes. Others say its name came from the dark area down the back and across the shoulders that forms the sign of a cross. Although all foxes are perky and elegant, this one was especially so, leading me to believe that it must be a female. I featured the luxuriant tail, a very important asset to all foxes. This one is graced with a superb and abundant appendage. The tail, when wrapped around a sleeping fox's face and paws, becomes a muff and comforter with great insulation properties, but is easy to breathe through. |
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" FOX
AND GRAPES "
Robert Bateman
2500
s/n Paper
5 3/8" x 9 1/2"
$99
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| Foxes are opportunists. That is why they are not an endangered species. In fact, they find the proximity of humans an advantage. Although primarily carnivorous, they will consume some vegetarian fare, especially fruits. These are wild grapes, part of the wild abundance found in fox country every fall. |
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" FRESH SNOW CARDINAL "
Robert Bateman
650 s/n
Paper
10" x 20"
$135
180 s/n Giclee Canvas
10
" x 20"
$465
1322 s/n Paper 10" x 20"
$65
( Gratitude Ed'N )
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