"The WILD BIRDS OF NORTH AMERICA SERIES" presented by Dr John Craighead Created by Bruce Lattig. An edition of 6 lithographs Full editions are housed in the Bancroft Library of the University of California in Berkeley, California; the Ornithological Department at Cornell University in Ithica, New York, and in private collections around the world. The birds in the series are: 1. The Peregrine Falcon 2. The Golden Eagle 3. The Barn Owl 4. The Eaglets in a Nest 5. The Goshawk 6. Canadian Geese Page size is the same for each print at 36 x 25 inches. Image/ site dimensions, including signatures, vary. The Peregrine Falcon image area measures 21 x 15 inches. The Golden Eagle image area measures 23 x 15 inches. The Barn Owl image area measures 25 x 21 inches. The Eaglets in a Nest image area measures 23 x 29 inches. The Goshawk image area measures 23 x 29 inches. Canadian Geese image area measures 22.5 x 29.5 inches. These images are printed on the highest quality Arches 100% rag paper of archival permanence. The prints have been checked through every step to match the colors exactly of the original paintings. The series is deliberately small to ensure personal attention to each lithograph, then signed in pencil under the image by both Craig Lancehead and Bruce Lattig.
Bruce Lattigʼs signiture also appears in the image area of the original watercolor painting. Each print is also stamped on the reverse by the press, dated, titled, and initialed in pencil by Dr. Lance Craighead and Bruce Lattig. Of the 400 original sets, less than 150 are now available. Each is presented in a heavy russet brown portfolio, with the scientific description of each bird on a separate parchment sheet. The portfolio is closed with a gold leaf seal. The edition is sold as a set of 6 unframed prints, individually packaged with title sheet including scientific names of birds on antiqued parchment paper in a russet brown portfolio, in a cardboard sleeve, in a box containing all 6 prints. The box measures 40 x 28 x 4 inches and weighs 28 pounds and ships globally. Bruce Lattig is a famed California wildlife watercolorist. A native Californian, born in San Francisco. From the time when at 12 accompanied his father into the wilderness on hunting and fishing trips, he sketched the scenes of wildlife around him. Bruce furthered his art education at the California College of Arts and Crafts. He has worked in all art media, but excels in transparent watercolor. He is a dedicated wildlife artist who has created many paintings that have been honored throughout America and Europe and exhibited in numerous galleries including the Kennedy Gallery, Wunderlich Gallery, Grand Central Gallery in New York, Maxwell Gallery of San Francisco, and Tyron Gallery in London and Nairobi. Dr. Lance Craighead, renowned scientist and conservationist, well known through television and National Geographic films, has made life long studies of American wildlife. He and his distinguished family of noted biologists have pursued the same high goals for the preservation of wildlife and wildlands for three generations. Dr. Lance Craighead is a highly respected and award winning pioneer in research has been honored for his work with birds of prey, Canadian Geese, grizzly bears and elk: for his films, books and lectures to promote understanding of wildlife and for his pioneering work in the use of radio telemetry to track animals and gather scientific information. Sales of this conservation minded edition benefit The American Indian Institute whose story is the story of the long, patient endeavors required to build trust and understanding among groups with vastly diverse interests and world views. It is a quarter-of-a-century-long story that represents no more than a moment in the ancient history of which it is a part. And, it is a success story among the many stories in the world of failed attempts to draw together peoples of differing cultural
and ethnic backgrounds in peaceful, mutually respectful coexistence. Your purchase of these prints will support these efforts. You can learn more about the American Indian Institute at their website twocircles.org. To purchase a set of this edition contact Chaucer Silverson. 406-209-4225 info@artchaucer.com
Lithograph One of Six PEREGRINE FALCON, sub-adult -- (Falco peregrinus). The most spirited and courageous bird alive, prized throughout history for taming, training and flying for falconry. The artist has captured her elegant colors and regal pose. The survival of the Peregrine Falcon is uncertain, but recent research gives hope for its future. Image size 20" x 15"
Lithograph Two of Six GOLDEN EAGLE - (Aquila chrysaëtos). Here you see the lordly young eaglet that has left his nest and is about to make his first flight. Inherently he knows he must kill to live, and from his parents he learns the skills of hunting. Image size 22" x 15"
Lithograph Three of Six BARN OWL -- (Tyto alba). Soon to be on the wing now that night has fallen, this bird of "wisdom" is listening for the first rustle of the field mouse in the barn. On silent wings she swoops down from her perch. It is not unusual for this owl to catch and eat 6 or 8 mice in a night of hunting. Image size 24" x 21"
Lithograph Four of Six GOLDEN EAGLE - (Aquila chrysaëtos). Here you see the lordly young eaglet that has left his nest and is about to make his first flight. Inherently he knows he must kill to live, and from his parents he learns the skills of hunting. Image size 22" x 29"
Lithograph Five of Six GOSHAWK - (Accipiter gentilis). Fierce hunger and the need for survival brings this Goshawk to her just-felled prey the pheasant. She is caught in this moment of triumph in the snowbank, with the soft small feather still in her beak. With spread wings she covers her prey to hide it from other birds of prey. Image size 22" x 28"
Lithograph Six of Six CANADA GEESE - (Branta canadensis). Few events in nature are as emotionally stirring as the honking take-off of a flock of Canada geese! Here the artist combines scientific knowledge with his artistic genius. These honkers are caught in flight at dawn, as they respond to their instinctive drive to migrate southward. Image size 21½" x 29½"