Collection: Majestic Menagerie III
MAJESTIC MENAGERIE III A menagerie can be defined as a collection of exotic and unique animals, and the term also refers to a precursor to modern zoos which also showcases exotic animals. In the 18th century, the term menagerie is used for animal collections by aristocrats or royals who seek to display their power and wealth because exotic animals are quite difficult to acquire and harder to maintain. The natural world, however, had a vast collection of diverse life which can be considered unique in their own ways. Majestic Menagerie Vol. 3 , acrylic on canvas, 2020. Set of 9, each piece 8" X 8" Gorilla Mountain Gorilla, acrylic on canvas, 2020 Gorillas are the largest of the great apes. They are mostly vegetarians and live in large groups. Gorillas are also considered to be highly intelligent and have been observed to use tools in the wild. The dominant male in a group of gorillas is called a silverback. Snow Leopard Snow Leopard, acrylic on canvas, 2020 The snow leopard is...