Ditchling, the artist, 1983. Framed watercolour (38 x 27 cm). Signed and dated [19]83 in lower right corner.

A beautiful illustration of one of the most spectacular European and North African birds of prey. Made by the British bird artist Tony Ladd. "Ladd is an accomplished artist in every sense of the word. From winning his first art competition at the age of nine, Tony has excelled in all areas of artistic expression. Trained as an illustrator and gaining a degree in graphic design he has expanded his folio with photo realistic illustration, He has never forgotten the days of growing up on his Grandfather’s farm in Ditchling, West Sussex. It was this childhood experience that changed his life forever. With an abundance of wildlife all-around him and with his Grandfather’s expert knowledge handed down which included ornithology, flora and fauna, fishing and farming our native wildlife proved to be a lifelong passion. The ultimate culmination of years of design and illustration has led Tony to produce the most amazing works of art all with a firm wildlife theme. Tony Ladd is an experienced wildlife artist whose highly detailed work is grounded in his life-long interest in ornithology. He works from an oak-framed wooden studio he built himself in his garden on the West Sussex coastline. He specialises in producing superb hand-painted casts of British Birds’ Eggs" (from his website). These collections are highly sought after by collectors worldwide. A spectacular, realistic painting, in an attractive frame.