“Spirit of the Past - Goshawk and Totems” by Robert Bateman

This is a limited edition offset lithograph on paper by renowned wildlife artist Robert Bateman. The image depicts a Northern Goshawk in mid-flight, swooping toward the ground amidst a coastal Pacific Northwest landscape. The scene features weathered, fallen totem poles overgrown with dry grass and moss, set against a backdrop of dense evergreen forest. The artwork is executed in Bateman's signature hyper-realistic style, showcasing intricate detail in the bird's plumage and the wood grain of the ancient carvings. It is hand-signed by the artist in the lower left margin in graphite and as well as having a printed signature within the plate dated 1981. This specific piece is a limited edition, hand-numbered 386/950 in the upper left margin. The bottom margin includes the text “LITHOGRAPHED IN CANADA — LITHOGRAPHIE AU CANADA.” The piece is professionally mounted in a double mat—an outer white mat and a thin inner burgundy accent mat—and housed within a simple gold-toned or wooden frame under glass. The visible condition appears good with no signs of foxing or fading, though there is a prominent glare on the glass from external lighting in the photograph. The craftsmanship reflects high-quality commercial art printing from the late 20th century, specifically the early 1980s.