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stylized bronze sculpture of animals, mostly feline
 
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The Hunt - three African lionesses by  Rosetta
  The Hunt  (2001)
Subject: three African lionesses
Dimensions (inches): 8.5 x 26 x 12
Medium: Bronze
Description: Nothing is more focused and intense than a big cat hunting -unless it's several big cats hunting together. African lions are among the few big cats you'll find doing this - the only felines seen together more often than alone, living in prides (extended families) for the care of the cubs, mutual protection and cooperative hunting.

The silent cooperation among hunting lionesses is amazing to behold, as they single out an animal, split up to maneuver into position and then close in on the prey. They must be efficient, as there are many mouths to feed.

I had wanted to do three lionesses hunting for some time, but it wasn't until my trip to Africa that I solved the challenge of creating a strong, cohesive composition while dealing with a dozen legs! I saw many an animal melt into the tall grass there, using it for cover until they were ready to be seen. The grasses and the camouflage they provide are an important element in the success of the hunt.

'The Hunt' has been exhibited at 'Art of the Animal Kingdom' at the Bennington Center for the Arts in VT, 'Wild Cat Art' in CA, the Western Rendezvous of Art in MT, the Bosque Conservatory of Art in TX, the Society of Animal Artists, the National Sculpture Society in NY, 'Great American Artists' in Cincinnati, the National Center for American Western Art's 'Night of Artists' in TX, 'American Women Artists' at Columbine Gallery in Santa Fe and the Colorado Governor's Invitational, Loveland.

 
Original Available For Sale: No

Limited Edition Available: Yes
Details: A maquette of this piece (4"x 12.5"x 5") is also avaialble in an edition of 35.
Edition Size: 24
 

 
   

 
 
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