'Mimicry'...a scientific term...one animal 'mimics' another for evolutionary advantage...to avoid being eaten by predators, to blend in with its surroundings outlet etc.
In my picture an old tree mimics several animals for purely artistic reasons: a snake, a rhinoceros, an elephant. Look carefully and you will see more!
One of 36 etchings illustrated in my beautiful book of etchings and stories 'Looking for Snails on a Sunday Afternoon'. This book is available for $ 22 from this shop ( please see in the section 'books').
Aquatint etching, plate size 23 x 15 cm ( 9 x 6 inches ), paper size larger, edition limited to 50 prints, this print is artist's proof 1 / 5 , signed and numbered by me.
Handprinted on white BFK Rives paper on my own etching press.
To learn more about the time-honoured art of etching please read my 'profile'. The term 'artist's proof' is also explained there. Thanks!
Product code: Etching - outlet Mimicry