Description
Rose Breasted Grosbeak – 10 x 8; Original Lithograph; Edition Size 290; $445.00 U.S.
“One of the most welcome sounds of spring and summer is the cheerful warble of the rose-breasted
grosbeak. When I lived in Ontario, I led naturalist hikes through the burgeoning life of a hardwood
forest in May. The carpet of spring flowers on the forest floor would be fading, and the air would be
filled with song. Migrating warblers, vireos and thrushes would be practicing their vocal territorial
claims. Of all the songs, the rose-breasted grosbeak stood out with happy exuberance. In this
original print, I have shown the male grosbeak later in the year, when the forest is dark and
green. In spite of his spectacular plumage, he is seldom seen in the rich, leafy canopy.”
Robert Bateman
Biography
Robert Bateman has been called the most famous living artist. He continues to paint and tour the world to promote conservation and preservation of nature. We have represented Robert Bateman for decades and are now the sole publisher and distributor of his reproductions. We are so honored to work with him and witness his success. He has made such a massive contribution to the art world and the natural world as an artist and educator of the earth’s most important resources.
Nature as a subject is becoming more and more popular as our environment is in peril. What better subject is there than the beautiful creatures we share this world with? Robert Bateman’s appreciation and understanding of nature are apparent in his paintings. He is able to paint flora and fauna the way your eye would perceive it in real life. It is important that the animal takes full attention. The background becomes muted, and therefore it doesn’t take too much focus away from the subject. His paintings seem effortless and masterful all at once.
Bateman’s eye for composition is unparalleled. Each painting is a composed like a symphony, leading the eye to wander. From the backyards of North America to the sprawling plains of Africa. Robert Bateman captures nature the way it should be enjoyed. Above all he is a champion of wildlife. For this reason he has become a household name for art collectors.
