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" SALMON WATCH "
Robert Bateman
500 s/n Paper
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180 s/n Giclee Canvas
24" x 36"
$625
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| The spirit bear, with its white or creamy golden coat, is a subspecies of the black bear. According to native Tsimshian legend the mythological Raven created the 'spirit bear' as a living reminder of the glaciers that once covered the ancient homelands. The present day land of the bear is the picture of a north western paradise. Towering forests of cedar, spruce and hemlock rise above deep turquoise fjords with plunging waterfalls. Serene rivers wind through flowering meadows. These waters teem with salmon in spawning season. The spirit bear (sometimes known as the Kermode bear) is found mainly in the area of Princess Royal Island on the coast of British Columbia. It is hoped that this wilderness will remain untouched by human development. Anyone fortunate enough to visit this piece of paradise will feel the deep sense of spirituality connecting us with the roots of creation. I have been there once. And even if I never return, it is good to know that it will continue in its purity and perfection. Robert Bateman |
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" SAMANTHA - GREAT HORNED OWL "
Robert Bateman
1500 s/n Paper
8.625" x 11.5"
$65
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| Good-hearted people all over have dedicated their lives to helping unfortunate wildlife individuals through rehabilition centers. Samantha is on such "inmate." Although owls are less excitable than most birds, the number of times they turn their heads is surprising and somewhat aggravating if you are trying to paint them. At any rate, I enjoyed my time with Samantha and undoubtedly got more out of the experience than she did. Robert Bateman |
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" SARAH E. WITH GULLS "
Robert Bateman
950 s/n Paper
26" x 20" $2525
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like the way the traditional works of man fit with nature,
and nature fits with them. The wooden boat is almost
as old as mankind. I like the partly deteriorating surface
of this boat and the rickety boardwalk. The gulls also enjoy the place. - Robert Bateman |
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" SAPPI PORTFOLIO "
Robert Bateman
550 s/n Paper
20" x 16.75" (each)
Set of 12 prints
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Part
of the exclusive limited edition (550) "Sappi"
portfolio. Money generated from the sale of the portfolio
go to the World Wildlife Fund South Africa - Robert
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" THE SCOLDING "
CHICKADEES AND SCREECH OWL
Robert Bateman
2500 s/n Paper
11.625" x 23.375"
$345
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Scolding depicts one of those small domestic dramas
that we all encounter every now and then - only this
is a wilderness drama. The chickadees
are “scolding” the screech owl, which has tried to hide deep in the boughs of a tree during
the day. - Robert Bateman |
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" SCREECH OWL STUDY "
Robert Bateman
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| This small owl, barely longer than a robin, may be found
in wilderness or even urban settings if there are proper
old trees with holes for nesting. In fact, many of my
screech owl sightings through the years have been of
a head and shoulders perfectly filling the round opening
of a nest box or old woodpecker hole. The splotchy,
gray pattern is often such a good camouflage that one
at first thinks that the hole has simply disappeared.
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" SCREENED PORCH "
Robert Bateman
950 s/n Paper
17" x 25.625" $799
225 s/n Giclee Canvas 20" x 30" $1495
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| This scene embodies so many memories. The setting is our summer cottage. Our dog, Smallwood, is the center of interest. His enthusiasm and devotion were boundless. He always wanted to be with us; we were his pack. If he were inside, he wanted to be out, if he were outside, he wanted in. Someone defined a door as something a dog is always on the wrong side of...in his opinion. Robert Bateman |
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" SHADOW OF THE RAINFOREST "
Robert Bateman
9000 s/n
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25.625" x 32.5" $995
250 s/n
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24" x 36" $2075
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| Part
of my fascination with the jaguar, the largest wild
cat of the Americas, stems from my interest in big predators. But like many large carnivores that live at the
peak of their particular food pyramid, the jaguar also
stands as a symbol of the disappearing tropical forest. Its varied diet alone demonstrates the diversity
of the habitat it requires, preying as it does on at
least sixty different species, including the razor-tusked
rainforest pig called the peccary, and the capybara,
which as the largest living rodent weighs as much as
132 pounds. I’ve never seen a jaguar in the wild -
only jaguar footprints in the jungle of Belize. But that somehow seems appropriate for this swift
and solitary hunter. The jaguar
once ranged from the southwestern United States to southern
Argentina. Now, except in the
still-vast rainforest of the Amazon basin, jaguars are
very rare, their numbers having been drastically reduced
by big-game hunters and the vanishing habitat. - Robert
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" SHORELINE - COMMON LOON "
Robert Bateman
1250 s/n Paper
12" x 18"
$98
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| The loon slips quietly away from the shore. The water is calm because this is a sheltered cove. The loon has given up mobility on land for perfection in the water. The legs are as far back as possible to aid in swimming. This means that walking on land just does not work. I have never seen a loon on land except at the nest. Robert Bateman |
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" SIBERIAN NIGHT "
Robert Bateman
2514 s/n Paper
22.5" x 31.5"
$515
180 s/n Canvas
25" x 35"
$1499
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30" x 42"
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Bateman’s
enigmatic Siberian Night depicts a snow
covered forest that conceals a secret as mysterious
as the woods themselves; a presence unheard and unseen
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" SIERRA EVENING MEXICAN WOLF "
Robert Bateman
1250 s/n Paper
19.375" x 30.25"
$195
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The
American Southwest is a region a stark mountains, arid
grasslands and vast deserts, yet it harbors an amazing
variety of plants and animals. Unfortunately,
among the animals we can no longer find the Mexican
wolf, el lobo, the smallest wolf subspecies, which formerly
flourished from the southwestern United States to southern
Mexico. As cattle ranching expanded,
the Mexican wolf declined, poisoned or shot as a threat
to livestock. Although a few
wild members of this vanishing race may still survive
in remote parts of Mexico, there have been no recent
sightings. The survival of this
subspecies will therefore depend on the successful release
of captive-bred wolves into safe wilderness. - Robert
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" SILENT WITNESS "
Robert Bateman
2209 s/n Paper 22.25" x 29.625" $305
Offset Canvas 250 s/n 25" x 33" $735
Giclee Canvas 75 s/n 30" x 40" $1725
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| Wolves are remarkably sensitive observers of their surroundings and the events that take place there. The wolf tribe as a whole has been quietly watchingvast changes to their world in the last 200 years. The last 50 have been particularly shocking in the range of change and devastation of our wilderness heritage. All wolves are indeed silent witnesses to the deeds of mankind. Robert Bateman |
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" SLEEPING SNOW LEOPARD "
Robert Bateman
950 s/n Paper
16.125" x 32.25" $155
180 s/n Giclee Canvas 20" x 40" $765
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| This image is about fur. The high Himalayas are, next to Antarctica, the coldest and most forbidding environment in the world, even in the summertime. This means that the snow leopard must have a coat that will keep it warm in all seasons. It is both dense and quite long. The blotchy pattern is perfect camouflage on the barren, jumbled rock slopes of its home. The long tail not only aids in balancing and bounding across treacherous terrain, it is also useful as a sort of warm muff when curling up for a nap. I enjoyed sorting out the confusion of pattern and anatomy in this bundle of fur. Just as every square inch of nature is particular, every bit of the surface of this animal is particular to the relation between the fur and the physiology. Robert Bateman |
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" SNOWFALL "
Robert Bateman
180 s/n Giclee Canvas
12" x 16"
$375
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| The wolf is one of the most widespread predators in the world. In ancient times, in fact, it was found all over the world. As a result of its competition with man, the wolf is now extinct through most of its original range. Robert Bateman |
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" SNOWY NAP - TIGER "
Robert Bateman
950 s/n Paper
17.25" x 25"
$2295
225 s/n Rigiclee
15" x 20"
$1985
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| With the fall of the Soviet Empire, the realm of the mighty Siberian tiger is gravely threatened. The great old growth forests of eastern Siberian are being decimated to make quick cash for the collapsed Russian economy. Of course, entire ecosystems, including large animals like tigers and bears, are in jeopardy. This young fellow, of the largest tiger subspecies, altaica, found in eastern Siberia and Manchuria, appears unaware of the fate of his race. After romping around and rolling about, he has dropped onto the soft, white powder for a quick, snowy nap. Robert Bateman |
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" SNOWY OWL"
HAND PAINTED LITHOGRAPH
Robert Bateman
150 s/n Original Lithograph
9" x 12"
$2500
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| The snowy owl is the most famous bird of the far north, and it is my favorite. Since my boyhood birding days, I have seen snowy owls during their winter sojourn in southern Canada. The sighting of each snowy owl was so special I can remember almost every one. This original hand-colored print depicts a female of the species. She has stronger black markings, which, of course, give her better camouflage, when she sits on her tundra nest. Robert Bateman |
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" SNOWY RANGE - CANADA LYNX "
HAND PAINTED LITHOGRAPH
Robert Bateman
350 s/n Original Lithograph
14" x 9"
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| To me, the lynx is an animal of mystery, almost like a myth of the northern forests. Its soft, fluffy coat, oversized "muffler feet" and nocturnal habits seem to epitomize winter in the wilderness. Robert Bateman |
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" SONG OF THE SOUTH "
CAROLINA WREN
Robert Bateman
950 s/n Paper 12" x 18" $105
350 s/n Canvas 12" x 18" $255
An opera singer of the south is this robust wren. His loud and melodious "figaro, figaro, figaro" is one of the joyous sounds of the eastern United States. Once in a while, I was lucky enough to hear one and maybe even see one in my home base of southern Ontario. But the Old South is truly the heartland for this handsome bird. That is why I put one in the setting of hanging Spanish moss. I picture the setting as a grande allee of live oaks leading to a gracious ante bellum mansion...a fitting setting for our little opera singer.
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" SPARRING ELEPHANTS "
Robert Bateman
950 s/n Paper
28" x 22.25"
$245
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| Elephants are the most powerful land animals. They live a well-organized and complex social life and are very sensitive to the intimate relationships between individual members of the herd. This sensitivity, however, does not preclude the rivalry between males. In the higher animals dispute may be over females or territories, or just for Sport. This duo is fighting for fun, but when elephants are involved, great force is used, and damage can occur. I gave the painting a low view point so that the elephants would loom like a powerful mountainous mass. From the periphery the egrets scatter like dust from an explosion. Robert Bateman |
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" SPIRITS OF THE FOREST "
Robert Bateman
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| I was privileged to visit the best place where these totems of the tribes of the northwest coast of America still stand. I felt a strong spiritual presence there, one of the most moving experiences of my life. The visages on the poles face the sea, with their backs to the giant, cathedral-like forest. Robert Bateman |
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" SPRING CARDINAL "
Robert Bateman
950 s/n Paper
13.5" x 20"
$333
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Spring, in its various stages, is ushered in by different events, usually the return of certain birds or the blooming of different flowers. The cardinal, however, is not a migrant. He indicates spring not with his arrival, but with his song. Robert Bateman |
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" SPRING THAW RED-TAILED HAWK "
Robert Bateman
950 s/n Paper
18" x 32.5"
$205
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| One of my favorite periods is the springtime melt. There is the promise of new life and warm weather. Also, the melting snow makes exciting, abstract patterns. It reveals the little vole runways which were the entire world of these mice during the winter. The red tailed hawk is hoping to find one of these creatures hustling amidst its old haunts. Robert Bateman |
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" STARLIGHT - COUGAR "
Robert Bateman
950 s/n Paper
14.75" x 21"
$128
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| It is a good sign for North America that the cougar population is still healthy in many of the traditional areas. As you would expect, cougars, like most cats, are primarily nocturnal. I imagined this one appearing on a mountain ridge above me. It is starting its evening hunt as the first stars appear in the clear sky. Robert Bateman |
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" STILL MORNING HERRING GULLS "
Robert Bateman
950 s/n Paper
18.25" x 27"
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| Among the birds I never tire of seeing are the herring gulls which roost on an island near our summer place. Here two of them are relaxing in the early morning before they set off for a day of feeding. Robert Bateman |
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" STONE SHEEP RAM "
Robert Bateman
950 s/n Paper
10.875" x 14.375"
$225
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| It was the texture and the lighting of the ram's horns that particularly intrigued me as an artist. As in the human fingerprint, each pair of horns is unique. I enjoyed examining all of the surfaces and their sculptural qualities. Robert Bateman |
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" STRETCHING - CANADA GOOSE "
Robert Bateman
950 s/n Paper 25.75
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36" x 28" $898
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| This image is a celebration of the dynamic majesty of the Canada goose. He is proudly rearing up and stretching, perhaps to shake the snow off his feathers. Every muscle is straining, and all of the feather tracts are fanned, producing the most exciting rippling rhythms. Robert Bateman |
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" SUDDEN BLIZZARD RED - TAILED HAWK
Robert Bateman
950 s/n Paper
20" x 33.5"
$455
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| In this scene, I wanted to portray a storm rather than a bird or a tree. I wanted you to feel the pressure of the snow-laden atmosphere. Air is not nothing; it is a reality which can be physically very imposing. This red-tail made a mistake taking flight in such a storm. Robert Bateman |
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" SUMMER MORNING - LOON "
Robert Bateman
950 s/n Paper
11.5" x 19.5"
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| This is not so much a picture of a loon as it is a picture of a lake on a summer morning. The most magic time is just at dawn. The water is still, the wildlife is active, and there are usually faint wisps of mist, giving a sense of air and space. Robert Bateman |
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" SUMMER MORNING PASTURE "
Robert Bateman
950 s/n Paper
10.75" x 16"
$225
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| When I saw this scene from the upper bedroom window of a farmhouse, I was reminded of the translucent painting of Turner. My favorite works of Turner are not his spectacular stormy seas and skies, but his delicate scenes of the English countryside, with cattle grazing in the morning mist. Robert Bateman |
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" SURF AND SANDERLINGS "
Robert Bateman
950 s/n Paper
13.5" x 18.5"
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The sanderlings, almost in unison, follow the backwash down the slope, then flee up beach inches ahead of the onrushing, bubbling foam. Sometimes, almost swamped, they will play this seemingly dangerous game without fear, but will take wing in a twinkling to avoid a soaking.
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" SWIFT FOX "
Robert Bateman
950 s/n Paper
10.5" x 20"
$265
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| This nimble little fox inhabits the North Plains. He is the northern relative of the desert kit fox and is larger and brighter in color. He is perky to the point of nervousness, almost always on the move and changing direction. In spite of his handsomely cute appearance, he constantly is squabbling with his friends and relatives. Robert Bateman |
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" SYMBOL OF THE RAINFOREST "
Robert Bateman
950 s/n Paper
14.25" x 26.75"
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| The first shafts of sunlight begin to penetrate into the depths of the tropical rainforest. The haunting sounds of night are giving way to the dawn chorus of birds. Squawks, trills, and whistles echo through the vast leafy spaces, but almost never is a bird seen. It is time for the great hunter of the night to find a secluded place to curl up for the day. For a moment, the golden glow catches the proud feline head as the eyes gaze through the complex tangle of the world that is his domain. Robert Bateman |
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" SALT SPRING SHEEP "
Robert Bateman
1250 s/n Paper
21.75" x 21.625"
$345
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| Sheep are universally smiled upon as being unaggressive groupies. Their round, fluffy shapes and plaintive bleats contribute to the overall amusement as does their scatter-brained behavior as a startled flock. The fact that one dog can control hundreds of sheep would indicate a somewhat latent intelligence on the part of the sheep. This lone female Salt Spring sheep has a certain dignity when observed one-on-one, eye-to-eye. Artistically, she is merely a circle in a square, a simple, pleasing abstract image. Robert Bateman |
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" SAP BUCKET - MYRTLE WARBLER "
Robert Bateman
950
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11.75" x 19.875 "
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A
particular pleasure of early spring was a visit to a
sugar bush, a maple woodlot being tapped to make maple
syrup. The sap begins to run
when temperatures exceed freezing during the day then
drop below freezing at night. In
fact, this alternation between freeze and thaw is crucial
to a good flow. During my childhood,
sap was still collected by traditional methods, in much
the same way that native people had taught the early
pioneers to harvest it. When
the sap buckets were full, they were emptied into a
gathering tank on a horse-drawn sled for transport to
the sugarhouse, where the sap was evaporated in big
pans over a constantly stoked wood fire. When I recall
maple-sugaring time, I hear the snorting of horses and
feel the crunch of last year’s leaves beneath the granular
late-spring snow. The warm spring
sun shines through a barren tracery of branches, casting
filigree shadow patterns on the ground. I know that in a few weeks the woods will come
alive with wildflowers, but the only signs of life now
are the running sap and perhaps an early returning migrant
like a yellow-rumped warbler. Inside
the sugar house arid woodsmoke mixes with the sweet
smell of maple vapors, reputed to be a sure-fire cure
for a spring cold. Such memories
evoke for me a simpler time, when communal labor was
a regular part of most people’s lives. - Robert Bateman |
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" SASQUATCH "
Robert Bateman
950 s/n Paper
12.125" x 17.875"
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| The moss-draped branches barely part as a large, dark shadow moves swiftly through the northeastern forest. It is a vertical shape, over six feet tall; its long legs rule out a bear. It must be a primate, but is it ape or human? The Salish tribe of southwest British Columbia call the being "Sasquits," meaning "hairy man," from which we have coined the name Sasquatch. Robert Bateman |
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" SAW-WHET OWL & WILD GRAPES "
Robert Bateman
950
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8.875" x 12.5 "
$265
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Before
my family and I moved to Canada’s West Coast, our foothold
on the planet was property I had bought in Halton County,
southern Ontario, in 1959. I
loved those ten sloping acres nestled in the Niagara
escarpment and the house I later designed and built
there. In the 1960s the Escarpment
was already the only rough country that remained in
the environs of metropolitan Toronto, which is why I
moved there. From my studio window
I had a splendid view of one of the Escarpment’s more
impressive eminences, Rattlesnake Point. I contemplated
that view in every weather and every season, by day
and by night. But probably my
favorite time was during those golden days of autumn
when the eastern hardwood forest is at its most exuberant. My daily hike through our woods and meadow is like a feast for the senses. I reveled in the rich dank smell of decay and
the incredible variety of form and color - the jewelweed
and goldenrod that often grow as high as my chin and
the intricate tracery of wild grapes, whose leaves,
stems and tendrils remind me of Tiffany lamps. - Robert
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" SCARLET TANAGER & ALDER BLOSSOMS
Robert Bateman
1500 s/n Paper
6.25" x 11.375"
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| Most people I know are suckers for color. It must be a pretty jaded eye that is not perked up by a male scarlet tanager. The red literally seems lit from within. It seems to shine even more on dull days. As if to compensate for the vivid spectacle of his plumage, this bird's movements are slow, almost listless and bored. Robert Bateman |
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" SCREECH OWL IN APPLE TREE "
Robert Bateman
290 s/n Original Lithograph
8.5" x 8.5"
$199
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| As a boy, I spent many a day in winter and early spring looking for owls. There was an old orchard we normally visited to check the holes in the trees for owls. Since we didn't mark them, we had to hunt for the holes each year. On one occation, we could have sworn that there was a hole, but we couldn't find it. We went away and came back again for a second check when we realized we were looking right at it, but the owl's head was filling the cavity. When basking in the daytime, owls often almost close their eyes, partly to sleep, but also for camouflage. Small birds are attracted to owls' eyes and would mob and pester them. Our screech owl was quite confident that he blended perfectly with the tree. And he did. |
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" SEA OTTER STUDY "
Robert Bateman
950 s/n Paper
7.625" x 15.375"
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| The sea otter spends a lot of time floating on its back. Sea otters rest by wrapping themselves in kelp so they can move with the swells without being carried along by the current - an enviable life. Robert Bateman |
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" SHEER DROP - MOUNTAIN GOATS "
Robert Bateman
950 s/n Paper
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40"x 30" $899
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48" x 36" $1325
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Of
all of the American mammals, the world of the mountain
goat is the most rarified and precipitous, and yet he
negotiates it with the nonchalant ease of a stroll in
the park. I would be in a state
of sheer terror if I was in their position, but the
goats’ bland expressions are compatible with their confidence.
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" SHELTER "
Robert Bateman
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barn is a wonderful part of man’s architectural heritage. Through many centuries, it has evolved almost
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" SHRIKE PAIR AND HAWTHORN "
Robert Bateman
950 s/n Paper
12.875" x 26.25"
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| Although
I am a great supporter of wilderness, an important part
of my psyche has a strong pull toward the hand of man
interacting with nature. However,
this must be traditional human activity, not the modern
industrial variety. Many of the
happiest hours of my childhood were spent roaming old
pastures. Old pastures gave a
perfect mixed habitat for variety in nature. A common
tree species was the hawthorn or thorn apple, which
gave great protection for nesting birds. In spring, the smell of hawthorn flowers fills
me with joy of that season, and in fall the red berries
not only look decorative, but also provide food for
many species. Hawthorns have
also always been associated with shrikes. The shrike’s nickname is the “butcher bird” because
of its tendency to impale prey on a thorn. - Robert
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" SIBERIAN TIGER "
Robert Bateman
4500 s/n Paper
21.25" x 32.5"
$248
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| The Siberian tiger inhabits wild and rugged country reminiscent of our own North American wilderness. Here, shadowed from the last sun of late afternoon, a Siberian tiger pauses in the brush of a snow-covered stream bank. The reflected orange sunset, with the dark stripes of the trees, echoes the pattern of the tiger's brilliant flanks which are, at this moment, hidden. - Robert Bateman. |
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" SMALLWOOD "
Robert Bateman
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| Those who have had a dog who hikes with you will know the special relationship I had with my dog, Smallwood. We had many wonderful times together, exploring the world of nature. Sometimes we showed things to each other, but mostly we ambled together - on separate wavelengths - sharing enthusiasm, exercise and the joy of being alive. Robert Bateman |
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" SNOW LEOPARD "
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| The remarkable thing about the snow leopard is the world in which it lives. The high, remote Himalayan Mountains are some of the most rugged and hostile environments on the planet. Very little is known about the snow leopard in the wild; study of the animal is particularly difficult because of the lack of opportunity to observe it. Robert Bateman |
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" SNOWY HEMLOCK - BARRED OWL "
Robert Bateman
950 s/n Paper
20" x 27.25"
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| To me the barred owl is like the spirit of the deep forest. This is partially due to his image and partly the association of his world. Most other owls appear fierce, with their piercing yellow eyes, but the eyes of the barred owl are like dark, mysterious pools. They seem to tell of the deep and unknowable wild and reflect the ancient spirit of some sacred grove. Robert Bateman |
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" SNOWY MORNING - BLUE JAY "
Robert Bateman
1500 s/n Paper
8.5" x 11.25"
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| Surprisingly these bright creatures are able to camouflage themselves masterfully in their habitat, but I have shown this singular fellow in a serene wintry moment, where the eye can enjoy his cool and elegant markings. Robert Bateman |
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" SNOWY OWL AND MILKWEED "
Robert Bateman
950 s/n Paper
15.75" x 19.5"
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| The snowy owl is a special bird to me. It was one of the most exciting birds, which I dreamed of seeing in my early teen years. It symbolized the great Canadian North. Robert Bateman |
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" SNOWY OWL ON DRIFTWOOD "
Robert Bateman
950 s/n Paper
19"x27.5"
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| The owl is perched on some driftwood along the edge of a winter lake. I enjoy speculating on the driftwood's origins and the adventures it has had to bring it to this spot, thus becoming a lowly perch for an elegant bird. Robert Bateman |
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" SPANISH PIG "
Robert Bateman
150 s/n Original Lithograph
6" x 16"
$185
Among the animals that forage beneath these trees are the local free-range pigs, who fatten up on the same acorns that attract cranes. In fact, over time the oaks have been selectively bred in favor of the sweetest nuts, which give Extremadura ham its much-prized sweet flavor. Even though these pigs ultimately meet the same fate as their more confined relatives, they have wonderful life while it lasts, bathing in crystal clear streams and browsing at will. One particular pig I got to know was owned by the proprietors of a two-thousand-year-old tavern, one of the oldest in Europe, which stands on an ancient Roman road and has been serving customers continuously since Roman times. Robert Bateman
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" SPIRIT BEAR "
Robert Bateman
290 s/n Original Lithograph
10" x 25"
$325
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| The spirit bear, with its white or creamy golden coat, is a subspecies of the black bear. According to native Tsimshian legend, the mythological raven created the spirit bear as a living reminder of the glaciers that once covered the ancient homelands. The present day land of the bear is the picture of northwestern paradise. Robert Bateman |
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" SPLIT RAILS - SNOW BUNTINGS "
Robert Bateman
950 s/n Paper
11" x 25.25"
$245
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| One of the most exciting winter sights for me is a flock of snow buntings. They seem to flash and twinkle. At times, they are whiter than the snow as they wheel and dash, almost as one bird. Robert Bateman |
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" SPRING MARSH PINTAIL PAIR "
Robert Bateman
950 s/n Paper
18.125" x 24.875"
$255
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| If elegance were a word which could be applied to a duck, then the pintail would top the list. The long neck, well-proportioned heads and slender tails with quiet but crisp colors all blend in a dynamic yet refined whole. Even the female, although colored like the mallard hen, has graceful, pintail proportions. Robert Bateman |
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" SPRING THAW KILLDEER "
Robert Bateman
950 s/n Paper
11" x 17.5"
$121
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| Patches of snow linger in the hollows. The smell of earth and moist grass fills the air. The meadows and pastures are tinkling with the sounds of trickling rivulets of melted water. To this is added the high cry, killdeer, killdeer - the promise that, in spite of snow, spring has come. Robert Bateman |
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" SPRINGBOK "
SAPPI PORTFOLIO
550 s/n Paper
20" x 16.75"
$110
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| One of a set of twelve fine prints, each being an integral part of the exclusive limited edition Sappi portfolio. The portfolio is limited to only 550 in size and proceeds benefit The Sappi Conservation project. Funds generated from the sale of the portfolio go to the World Wildlife Fund South Africa to further its vital conservation programs. Prints included are: Giant Eagle Owl, Grey-Hooded Kingfisher, Ground Hornbill, King Cheetah, Kudu, Lion Cubs, Pygmy Falcon, Pygmy Geese, Springbok, White Rhinoceros, Blue Cranes and African Buffalo. |
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" STILL LIFE WITH CHINESE SCROLL "
Robert Bateman
180 s/n Giclee Canvas
24" x 24"
$888
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| " The wild rose hips and snowberries are from our laneway. The image, a blend of different influences, reminds me of the beautiful cinematography in "The Girl With the Pearl Earring." Robert Bateman |
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" STREAM BANK IN JUNE "
Robert Bateman
950 s/n Paper
12.875" x 20"
$177
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| In wandering about our property, I stopped to watch the little stream and listen to its sounds. My eyes moved up to the bank where, in the month of June, the plants were almost bursting with life and new growth. There were countless little lives caught up in the complicated and dynamic web of life. Robert Bateman |
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" STRUTTING RING-NECKED PHEASANT "
Robert Bateman
950 s/n Paper
16.25" x 23.25"
$325
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| Artistically, the cock pheasant provides a lavish array of colors. There are transitions of feather sizes, shapes and hues. Its Asiatic ancestry is recalled with opulence equal to that of an oriental carpet. I also enjoyed painting the cornstalks. They have powerful, almost sculptured, forms, which make a strong but quiet backdrop for this strutting bird. Robert Bateman |
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" SUDDEN MOVE - SIBERIAN TIGER "
Robert Bateman
2500 s/n Paper 16.25" x 32.5" $1995
180 s/n Canvas 17" x 34" Email-Price
350 s/n Giclee Canvas 30" x 60" $ 1895
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| A young Siberian tiger frolics in the snow. Suddenly he stops. Is his mood still playful... or will he pounce? Robert Bateman |
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" SUMMER GARDEN YOUNG ROBIN "
Robert Bateman
950 s/n Paper
11.75" x 17.625"
$295
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| There is something very attractive about gardens. They combine the quality of manmade orderliness with the robust unruliness of nature. This young robin is at that awkward stage. He is not yet a smooth and handsome adult, but he already has a kind of unwieldy dignity. Robert Bateman |
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" SUMMERTIME POLAR BEAR "
Robert Bateman
950 s/n Paper
14" x 22.75"
$191
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| Summer in the Arctic is wonderful. The days are long, and the plants and animals almost seem to be rushing to accomplish their activities before the coming of winter. After the long, dark winter out on the sea ice, the polar bears are able to come inland and enjoy a more varied diet. The winter food is almost entirely seals, but summertime brings small mammals, birds and eggs as well as a variety of plant life. It is an easy time for the bears. Robert Bateman |
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" SWIFT FOX STUDY "
Robert Bateman
950 s/n Paper
6.5" x 8.5"
$255
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| The swift fox is one of the smallest foxes in North America. It is the northern relative of the kit fox. Because it lives in ranch country, it is vulnerable to the affects of agriculture. The swift fox helps the farmer by eating mice and insects, and the farmer does not usually exterminate him on purpose. Agricultural pesticides and monoculture, however, have wiped out the swift fox in much of its original range. Robert Bateman |
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" SYLVAN STREAM - MUTE SWAN "
Robert Bateman
950 s/n Paper
6.75" x 8.5"
$185
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| While visiting a friend in Wiltshire, the heart of ancient England, the resident swan in a nearby side stream arched his neck in a dignified, restrained threat to my presence in his territory. Robert Bateman |
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