Canada Geese Nesting

1978

Canada Geese Nesting

Acrylic on Board

36” x 48”

  • Year1978
  • MediumAcrylic on Board
  • Dimensions36” x 48”
  • OrientationLandscape

Canada geese, for me, are symbols of fidelity and territoriality. I see them as forceful, direct birds. In this painting I was thinking about the bond between the two and have shown the male on guard, watchful and alert and the female on the nest.

Edition Details

Print Notes

19.375 " x 26"

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