A humble man, yet with a commanding presence, J. Fenwick Lansdowne (Canadian, 1937u2008) was a passionate naturalist whose careful study of and innate affinity with the world of birds forged an extraordinary body of work. The first book to present a comprehensive overview of the artist's life and work, J. Fenwick Lansdowne presents more than 200 illustrations, while seven essays provide analytical perspectives and personal reminiscences. Lansdowne's paintings are as meticulous in their...
More DescriptionA humble man, yet with a commanding presence, J. Fenwick Lansdowne (Canadian, 1937u2008) was a passionate naturalist whose careful study of and innate affinity with the world of birds forged an extraordinary body of work. The first book to present a comprehensive overview of the artist's life and work, J. Fenwick Lansdowne presents more than 200 illustrations, while seven essays provide analytical perspectives and personal reminiscences. Lansdowne's paintings are as meticulous in their details as they are arresting in their sensitive portrayals. A birder from a young age he was observing and drawing the avian world as a twelveyear- old Lansdowne became one of the most renowned and esteemed bird artists of all time. While comparisons are quick to be made with the work of John James Audubon, Lansdowne's paintings uniquely reflect the essential nature of the birds he depicted.