Walton Ford
WALTON FORD "BANGALORE" ETCHING, 2004
Walton Ford (b. 1960) is an American artist renowned for his artworks that vividly portray historic wildlife, flora, and fauna reminiscent of naturalist illustrations heightened with elements of fantasy.
Rich in allegory, Ford's works celebrate biodiversity while offering a critical examination of humanity's historical impact on the natural world.
Ford's dynamic compositions are rendered with remarkable precision, bringing to life complex depictions of animals through vibrant colors and intricate details. The artist fills his images with subtle symbols and precise details, creating a tapestry of layered meaning throughout his work.
"Bangalore" features a florescent Throated Kingfisher propped on a branch. The surroundings are rendered in an earth tone palette with the serene ecosystem occupying the foreground, inviting the viewer to observe and immerse themselves in this intimate natural habitat.
A closer look at this tranquil scene reveals a much more sinister reality. The bird clutches a fishing lure in its beak, a bleak mistake that hints at the encroachment of man and his impact on the bird's environment.
Ford's work is celebrated in numerous public collections including the Museum of Modern Art (New York), the Smithsonian American Art Museum (Washington, D.C.), and the Princeton University Art Museum (New Jersey).
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"Bangalore"
2004
Five plate color print with etching and aquatint on white Rives BFK paper
Signed, dated, and numbered by the artist
From an edition of 75
7.5"H 9"W (work)
17"H 14"W (framed)
Framed with museum glass
Very good condition
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