He is the century's preeminent ornithologist, a great naturalist and an artist as beloved as Audubon. Encompassing paintings in all media, prints, book illustrations, photography, film making and Field Guide art, this is the first book to celebrate Dr. Peterson's artistic career in its entirety, including his pioneering work in North America, the Arctic, and Antarctica. Includes a selection of intriguing personal photographs of the artist and his wife on expedition. 9 1/2" x 12". Color and black-and-white illustrations.
Roger Tory Peterson was an American naturalist, ornithologist, artist, and educator, and held to be one of the founding inspirations for the 20th century environmental movement.