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Rosetta
"Snow
Leopard"
Bronze, Edition of 24
9.5" x 20" x 10.5"
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"Snow Leopard" has been exhibited at the Cleveland Museum
of Natural History, the Virginia Museum of Natural History, the
Witte Museum in San Antonio, TX, the San Bernardino County Museum
in CA, the Nicolaysen Art Museum in Casper, WY, and the Colorado
Governor's Invitational.
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Photograph
by Mel Schockner. |
Photograph
by Mel Schockner. |
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snow leopard has to be one of the most beautiful of the big cats.
His thick, fluffy off-white fur coat with its dark rosette spots
is unparalleled in elegance. The unusual patina on this sculpture
was developed to give the impression of that unique coloring. After
I had started the clay of this piece, I had the wonderful experience
of a private session with Marine World Africa USA's resident snow
leopard, Tasha (a few feet away from me on a leash for half an hour).
Before I met Tasha, I was worried that perhaps I had made my snow
leopard's tail too big. After I laid eyes on her, I realized it
wasn't big enough! In the natural habitat, the tail is used for
balance in a steep and rocky terrain, and also as a wrap to protect
the sleeping cat from the cold of his desolate high mountain home."
- Rosetta |
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