Fall Forage – Moose Cow & Calf
Robert Bateman Hand Signed Limited Edition Print 16″ x 16″
Edition Size: 650
“This moose cow and half grown calf were moving through a tapestry of fall colours in Denali Park. The yellow is dwarf willow and the red is dwarf birch. I’ve only had one encounter with a moose, and that was with a cow and her calf. The cow didn’t want me in the neighbourhood and came straight toward me. This was somewhat disconcerting since I am usually trying to get close to animals – not the reverse. I was well aware that the moose’s method of attack is to rear up and dash up with a large, cloven hoof. Luckily I backed off, trying to keep trees between the two of us. The cow was satisfied and returned to her calf.” ~ Robert Bateman
(From the original painting Fall Forage – Moose Cow & Calf – 2003 – 18″ x 18″ Acrylic on Board)
