Robert Bateman

Robert Bateman is a Canadian painter and naturalist celebrated for his highly detailed images of wildlife. Born in Toronto in 1930, he combined a lifelong love of nature with careful realism, painting animals and birds in their habitats with striking accuracy. Rather than isolated portraits, he often shows creatures partly hidden in their surroundings, as they would appear in the wild.

A dedicated conservationist, he has used his art and his fame to support the protection of nature and wildlife. His prints have reached a very wide audience and made him one of the most popular wildlife artists in the world. Bateman's blend of scientific observation and artistry has made his work beloved by nature lovers everywhere.