King Penquins by Robert Bateman

 

Published in 1985

 

"This painting is meant to revel in their glorious colors and modulated tones. Each bird looks like a Georia O'Keeffe painting. Although they have very expressive movements, their faces are had to identify with. This is partly because of the lack of highlight in the eye which is characteristic of creatures that have to see under water." - R. Bateman