Charles Frace' Nature's Dawn Bobcat Wildlife S/N Limited Edition

Description: Nature's Dawn by Charles Frace' Each spring the bobcat bears its young, who greet the world with curiosity, yet also an instinctive measure of caution. Once it leaves its mother's care, the bobcat chooses a solitary life, seeking refuge in bushy or wooded areas where the cat resists intruders. Perhaps this cautious nature is why the bobcat is the most widespread of all the cats in North America, ranging from southern Canada to central Mexico. The bobcat's preference for seclusion should not be mistaken for weakness. Compact and long-legged, the cat can spring great distances and wield powerful strength in its defense or quest for prey. About eight weeks old, Charles Frace's kitten enjoys the private, protective shelter of the season's new leaves as its life emerges from "Nature's Dawn." About the Art Each image is signed & numbered by the artistImage size 21 x 20Paper size 24 x 23Issue date 1989Edition size 3000Edition numbers available 2376 Please let us know if you have a preference for a particular edition number. Artist Bio Charles Fracé, a wildlife artist whose work was featured in more than 450 exhibitions, was born in 1926 in the small town of Mauch Chunk in eastern Pennsylvania. He began drawing at five and taught himself to paint when he was fifteen. His self-instructed talent earned him a scholarship to Philadelphia Museum School of Art, where he graduated with honors.In 1955, Fracé began a professional career as a freelance illustrator in New York City. After struggling to land his first paid artist job, he eventually became one of the nation's most sought-after illustrators of wildlife.At the urging of his wife Elke, Fracé took a sabbatical from commercial illustrating in 1972 and began painting for his own enjoyment. He proceeded to paint from memory an American eagle he had observed at Walking Dunes on the coast of Long Island. Unsure that the painting represented how he really felt about wildlife he put the painting into storage in a closet. His wife took the painting to a gallery in Mattituck, NY, seeking a professional opinion and with the urging of the gallery owners left it with them for display. It sold in two hours.In 1973, he left the world of commercial illustration and concentrated on producing wildlife oil paintings. Also that year he started a business relationship with a publisher of wildlife prints. His first two limited edition print releases sold out shortly after release.During the next 20 years over 100 of Fracé's paintings were issued as limited edition prints, making him one of the most successful wildlife artists of all time.In 1993 the Smithsonian Institution's National Museum of Natural History in Washington D.C. hosted a one-man exhibition of his work that featured over 36 of his paintings. Sadly, Mr. Frace' passed away on December 16, 2005, after a long illness. Shipping This item ships free via Fed Ex ground. You'll be enjoying it in just a couple of days! Payment Pay Pal preferred for a secure & easy transaction. Returns You may return this item within 14 days of receipt for a full refund. Buyer pays return shipping cost. The item must be returned in original box & packaging via Fed Ex or UPS. But we know you'll love it too much to send it back. ;-) If you have any questions please contact us through eBay messages.

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Location: League City, Texas

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