Robert Bateman Limited Arctic Portrait White Gyrfalcon Hand Signed & Numbered

The product is a limited edition 17" x 22" Arctic portrait featuring a white Gyrfalcon, hand signed and numbered (166/950) by artist Robert Bateman. This contemporary art print comes with a Certificate of Authenticity, adding to its value and collectability. With Bateman's reputation for detailed and lifelike representations of wildlife, this piece is sure to be a sought-after treasure for art enthusiasts and collectors alike.
"This is simply a portrait study of a white gyrfalcon. I sometimes do this rather than a full painting so that I can pictorially examine the planes and shapes in the most interesting part of a bird or mammal. I usually learn things that help me in my larger paintings.
There were three interesting aspects to this work. Falcons have an expression about the eyes which is dignified and strong, yet with a certain warmth. It reminds me of the expression of a racehorse. To me, the interlocking shapes of the bill, mouth and bare skin in front of the eye are reminiscent o