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'Africa Dozing - White Rhino'

'Africa Dozing - White Rhino'

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Africa Dozing - White Rhino painting by Marie-Claire Colyer including top and right side view

Painting description

Close-up of an African White Rhinoceros dozing in the dust.

Artist statement

‘I painted this from a photograph taken at Auckland Zoo. It is the meloncholy expression that I connect with for it sums up the plight of these animals.’

About the animal

The White Rhino once roamed much of sub-Saharan Africa, but today is on the verge of extinction.

Africa Dozing - White Rhino painting by Marie-Claire Colyer

Africa Dozing- white rhino by Marie-Claire Colyer

africa dozing - white rhino tote bag by marie-claire colyer

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