Description
Fence Post and Burdock – 11″ x 17″ – 950 Edition Signed and Numbered Paper Prints
“The natural world is not the only thing that appeals to me as an artist. I also enjoy man-made objects, particularly those which have been effected
by the forces of nature. Through history there has been a constant battle between man and his desire for permanence and nature’s tendency to change
things. It is a true statement to say that no condition is permanent, particularly in nature.
This fence post was a living, growing white cedar. The farmer selected it because it is less prone to rot. However, the decades have evolved an interesting
surface of patterns and textures, for many different reasons.
The humble burdock also supplies a decorative accent, far more pleasing in a picture than on your trousers or in your dog’s fur.” – Robert Bateman
Fence Post and Burdock is available
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.
