Description
Discover 'The Bird Art of William T. Cooper,' a stunning homage to one of the most celebrated bird painters of our time. This beautifully crafted volume showcases the exquisite artistry of William T. Cooper, renowned for his breathtaking renditions of birds from around the globe. With a focus on iconic species such as cockatoos, birds of paradise, and hornbills, this book offers an intimate look into Cooper's creative process.
Immerse yourself in the rich diversity of avian life as the book presents a variety of Australian birds categorized by their unique habitats, alongside fascinating species from Africa, India, Southeast Asia, New Guinea, and the Americas. Each painting reflects Cooper's meticulous attention to detail, capturing not only the beauty of the birds but also the intricate environments in which they live.
For bird lovers and art enthusiasts, this book serves as both a visual delight and a treasure trove of information about the behaviors and characteristics of these magnificent creatures. William T. Cooper's artistic style combines elements of landscape painting with ornithological precision, allowing readers to appreciate the delicate interplay of light and shade in each image.
Whether displayed on a coffee table or as a part of a collection, 'The Bird Art of William T. Cooper' is a must-have for anyone passionate about nature and wildlife art.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781922507600
Year: 2023
Publisher: National Library of Australia.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781922507600
Year: 2023
Publisher: National Library of Australia
Description:
William T. Cooper is considered a master painter of birds. He painted them for many books, mainly bird monographs. He also created many individual paintings of various species that appealed to him, especially birds of paradise, cockatoos and hornbills. These paintings were often large with a broad technique for the backgrounds which harks back to Bill™s early days as a landscape and seascape painter. Such paintings allowed freedom to show behaviour or half-covered birds and much more habitat than those for vignettes in monographs. These works and many sketches, mostly unpublished, form the content of this book.
Bill™s paintings were a compilation of sketches, visions and memories drawn from various sources until it looked right. They were never a perfect rendition of a scene as pieces in the landscape were shuffled, deleted or included and the touches of ever-important light and shade added for the greatest effect. Bill lavished the exactness of all necessary detail on his plant and animal subjects. These needed to be precisely captured just like a portrait painter needs to do, where any observer who knows those subjects would instantly see an error. Bill was a romantic and loved to paint nature with all of its beauty and flaws.
In this book, readers will encounter a variety of Australian birds, separated out by their broad habitat, as well as birds from Africa, India and Southeast Asia, New Guinea and the America.
Immerse yourself in the rich diversity of avian life as the book presents a variety of Australian birds categorized by their unique habitats, alongside fascinating species from Africa, India, Southeast Asia, New Guinea, and the Americas. Each painting reflects Cooper's meticulous attention to detail, capturing not only the beauty of the birds but also the intricate environments in which they live.
For bird lovers and art enthusiasts, this book serves as both a visual delight and a treasure trove of information about the behaviors and characteristics of these magnificent creatures. William T. Cooper's artistic style combines elements of landscape painting with ornithological precision, allowing readers to appreciate the delicate interplay of light and shade in each image.
Whether displayed on a coffee table or as a part of a collection, 'The Bird Art of William T. Cooper' is a must-have for anyone passionate about nature and wildlife art.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781922507600
Year: 2023
Publisher: National Library of Australia.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781922507600
Year: 2023
Publisher: National Library of Australia
Description:
William T. Cooper is considered a master painter of birds. He painted them for many books, mainly bird monographs. He also created many individual paintings of various species that appealed to him, especially birds of paradise, cockatoos and hornbills. These paintings were often large with a broad technique for the backgrounds which harks back to Bill™s early days as a landscape and seascape painter. Such paintings allowed freedom to show behaviour or half-covered birds and much more habitat than those for vignettes in monographs. These works and many sketches, mostly unpublished, form the content of this book.
Bill™s paintings were a compilation of sketches, visions and memories drawn from various sources until it looked right. They were never a perfect rendition of a scene as pieces in the landscape were shuffled, deleted or included and the touches of ever-important light and shade added for the greatest effect. Bill lavished the exactness of all necessary detail on his plant and animal subjects. These needed to be precisely captured just like a portrait painter needs to do, where any observer who knows those subjects would instantly see an error. Bill was a romantic and loved to paint nature with all of its beauty and flaws.
In this book, readers will encounter a variety of Australian birds, separated out by their broad habitat, as well as birds from Africa, India and Southeast Asia, New Guinea and the America.