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Radiated Tortoise

Year completed: 2007
Medium: Ink Line Art Illustration with Digital Tinting
Description: Fine art drawing of a Radiated Tortoise (Geochelone radiata)

Hand-signed limited edition fine art print (500) of a Radiated Tortoise. The illustration is reproduced on high-quality acid free stock. Dealer inquires are welcome.

Limited edition fine art print:
8"x10" (20.3 x 25.4cm) $17.95
11"x14" (27.9 x 36.6cm) $22.95

Print is in stock and ships in 1-2 days.

This illustration is also available as stock art.

Artist's notes:

radiated tortoise thumb The inked version of the Radiated Tortoise was completed in 2004 and the coloring added digitally in 2007.

Information about the Radiated Tortoise:

The Radiated Tortoise belongs to the genus of the Astrochelys. They are fairly large, with a carapace that can grows up to 16 inches and weigh 35 pounds. They are considered to be among the most beautiful tortoises in the world. This reptile has a very limited range, restricted mostly to southern parts of Madagascar, along with some nearby islands. They are considered endangered due to poaching and habitat destruction. The name comes from the radiating pattern on it's shell.