Description
Chimney Swift on Nest – 11-1/2 x 8-3/4; Offest Paper; Edition Size 950; $75.00 U.S.
“The chimney swift uses its saliva as glue to stick twigs together while building
his nest. In ancient times, they built nests inside hollow trees, and today more
commonly they use abandoned chimneys for that purpose. Recently I discovered
a chimney swift’s nest on the old wallpaper of an upper hall in an abandoned
farmhouse. In this case, the old house has provided shelter to a new
family.The small fast-flying chimney swift is identified by its characteristic
flying cigar profile. Swifts breed across much of eastern North America.
The often nest in existing structures.”
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.
