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Robert Bateman's "Elephant, Cow And Calf" LE Canvas

Currency:USD Category:Art Start Price:700.00 USD Estimated At:950.00 - 1,150.00 USD
Robert Bateman's  Elephant, Cow And Calf  LE Canvas
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Robert Bateman's "Elephant, Cow And Calf" limited edition canvas signed and numbered 110/180. This canvas is in mint condition and has never been framed.



"One of the very special things about elephants is their sense of family. Elephant society is matriarchal and is generally ruled by one of the older and wiser cows. I have seen a herd rally around a wounded member, showing great courage and loyalty in an attempt to protect one of their own from harm. Herds are usually composed of females and young. Sometimes bulls are tolerated for a while, depending on their attitude. As the young males mature and become troublesome, they are rejected by the herd. Then they wander around alone or in small bachelor groups. In this painting, I wanted to show an unremarkable mother elephant facing a potential threat with her trusting calf at her side. In the foreground is a trampled termite mound. The viewer might notice that the grass near the fallen tree is not trampled; no animal would walk or feed in that area because the tree is in the way." - Robert Bateman. 27" x 42".