Otter Pair

7-3/4 x 9-3/4; Original Lithograph; Edition Size 290; $295.00 U.S. "We are blessed, and sometimes a little bit cursed, with otters. We have counted up to 14 of them living under our house by the sea. Although they are river otters, they make their living by fishing in the salt water. The down side is that our house sometimes smells like crab pate, and they have torn out much of the pink insulation under the living room. The up side is that it is an honor to have otters. They are wonderful, gregarious, wild carnivores who are constantly amusing us with their antics of play, mock fights, mutual grooming and sliding. Even in repose, they seem to want to touch one another. I saw this pair on the deck just below our kitchen." 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.