Tumblebug
(2004)
Subject: African Dung Beetle and elephant Dimensions (inches): 30 x 24 Medium: Graphite Pencil Description: During the months following rain we are always fascinated with the antics of the larger dung beetles after seeing them homing in by wing to freshly laid elephant dung and breaking up the mass into balls. The almost perfectly spherical balls are then rolled away by the males doing a hand stand and pushing backwards with their hind legs. Fights often breakout between males over who rightfully owns the ball of dung. The balls will be buried and a courting female will lay a single egg in its centre.
Original Available For Sale:
No
Limited Edition Available:
Yes
Details: This has been made into a Giclee print. It is the same size as the original drawing. The"Elegance" 310 gsm paper is 100% cotton rag, acid & ligned free & Ph neutral. The artwork will be signed & numbered our of 300 in the series and a certificate of authenticity is given with each print plus a history of Chris McClelland
Edition Size: 50 Price: $325.00 US
Conservation Committment: 10% (Artist commits to donating the indicated portion of proceeds to conservation)
