Duane Raver Jr. (NC, 1927-2022), Wood Ducks in Flight
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Duane Raver Jr. (NC, 1927-2022), Wood Ducks in Flight
acrylic on canvas, signed at lower left, retaining label of Wildlife Illustrated to verso, framed.
Stretcher size 11 3/4 x 24 in.; Frame dimensions 16 3/4 x 29 in.
Duane Raver was a successful and sought after southern wildlife artist. Born in Iowa, he earned a bachelor's degree in fishery biology from the University of Iowa. Shortly after graduating, at the urging of a friend, Raver accepted a job with the newly formed NC Wildlife Resources Commission.
In 1960, Raver became editor of Wildlife in North Carolina, a position he held until retiring in 1979. His exceptionally detailed and creative work has been featured in numerous other publications, including the seminal guide Fishes of the Southeast United States. Raver has been the NC Wildlife Federation's Wildlife Artist of the Year four times and been honored with The Order of the Long Leaf Pine.
Private Collection, Durham, North Carolina
Additional high-resolution photos are available at www.lelandlittle.com
acrylic on canvas, signed at lower left, retaining label of Wildlife Illustrated to verso, framed.
Stretcher size 11 3/4 x 24 in.; Frame dimensions 16 3/4 x 29 in.
Duane Raver was a successful and sought after southern wildlife artist. Born in Iowa, he earned a bachelor's degree in fishery biology from the University of Iowa. Shortly after graduating, at the urging of a friend, Raver accepted a job with the newly formed NC Wildlife Resources Commission.
In 1960, Raver became editor of Wildlife in North Carolina, a position he held until retiring in 1979. His exceptionally detailed and creative work has been featured in numerous other publications, including the seminal guide Fishes of the Southeast United States. Raver has been the NC Wildlife Federation's Wildlife Artist of the Year four times and been honored with The Order of the Long Leaf Pine.
Private Collection, Durham, North Carolina
Additional high-resolution photos are available at www.lelandlittle.com
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Good estate condition.
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Duane Raver Jr. (NC, 1927-2022), Wood Ducks in Flight
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