Robert Bateman Artist Signed Limited Edition Giclee Canvas:"Raven Roost"
Raven Roost
Artwork Details
| ARTIST | Robert Bateman |
|---|---|
| TITLE | Raven Roost |
| YEAR | 2006 |
| MEDIUM | Acrylic on Canvas |
| ORIGINAL SIZE | 60″ x 54″ |
Giclee Canvas Editions
- 40″ x 36″ Collectors Edition Giclee Canvas 96 S/N & 18 AP $1,495
- 54″ x 48 1/2″ Museum Edition Giclee Canvas 50 S/N & 15 AP $2,695
From the Artist
"Often I am asked, especially by artists, where the ideas for my paintings come from. Out of the blue could be an answer. One was a red turban in front of a terra cotta wall 'Cardinal and Sumac.' 'Cardinal and Wild Apples' grew out of Joni Mitchell's song 'The Big Yellow Taxi.' Abstract artist Clyfford Still's work has inspired several paintings, 'Sheer Drop Mountain Goats,' 'Descending Leopard,' and 'Wadi Arava Israeli Wolf.'
Last year while visiting the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art I saw another Clyfford Still incorporating a large black patch with little jagged windows of deep blue. The idea for a big Douglas Fir at night came to me at once. The sleeping ravens were an obvious added touch since we have both large fir trees and ravens on the hill above our house."
Robert Bateman on Raven Roost
About Ravens
Ravens are one of the most intelligent creatures on the planet, the highly intelligent Corvidae family, rivalling great apes and dolphins. For many indigenous cultures, the raven is a powerful symbol of creation, knowledge and transformation. Ravens are magical creatures, able to take the form of humans, animals, even in adamant objects. They are the keeper of secrets, often known as a trickster figure due to its mischief and curiosity. Ravens are also seen as a creative and cunning helper to the creator who can shape shift and bring important messages for humans.
Like homo sapiens, ravens plan for the future, have exceptional memories, particularly for faces and past events. Living in complex, social groups, ravens can recognize individuals and remember relationships. Ravens engage in complex, social behaviors, such as tactical deception and comforting others after conflicts; families are formed and they stick together. With a large repertoire of distinct calls, ravens can communicate a wide range of messages. They are also skilled mimics, able to imitate various sounds, including human speech. Ravens are known throughout the world as messengers and tricksters.
About the Artist: Robert Bateman
Robert Bateman (b. 1930, Toronto, Canada) has been called the most famous living artist. He continues to paint and tour the world to promote conservation and preservation of nature. He is one of the world's most celebrated wildlife artists whose work blends realism with ecological consciousness, inviting viewers to see nature as both subject and spirit. Through meticulous observation and deep respect for wildlife, Bateman conveys both the beauty and vulnerability of the natural world.
Bateman's eye for composition is unparalleled. Each painting is 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, which is why he has become a household name for art collectors.
Why This Edition Matters
- Depiction of sleeping ravens in a massive Douglas Fir at night
- Inspired by abstract artist Clyfford Still's work at SF MoMA
- Limited edition giclιe on canvas with numbered copies
- Museum Edition includes 50 signed/numbered + 15 Artist's Proofs
- Collectors Edition includes 96 signed/numbered + 18 Artist's Proofs
| Canvas Size Options 40 x 36 Collector Edition Giclee Canvas - 96 Edition (as shown) 54 x 48.5 Museum Edition Giclee Canvas - 50 Edition, add (+$1200) |
