Léon R. van der Linden

Léon R. van der Linden, born in 1953 in Utrecht, studied for a while biology at the State University of Utrecht, but in 1990 decided to be a fulltime wildlife artist. In the same year his work was selected for Birds in Art. In 1992, 1993 and this year he received another invitation to participate. The painting style of Van der Linden is realistic.


Hyacinth Macaw (Anodorhynchus hyacinthinus)

Of the four blue macaws we know, the Hyacinth Macaw is the largest of all. It is also the most common of the very endangered blue macaws of which one is extinct and of the famous Spix Macaw just a few number lives in captivity. This painting -"Just Blue"- was selected for Birds in Art 2009.

oil on linen, (H) 48 x (W) 32 inch, incl. frame. If you would like to purchase this original painting, please email us to check availability and details.


Grey Patridge (Perdix perdix)

The beautiful Grey or Hungarian Partridge is often used as a subject for stillife paintings. Because of the patterns on the feathers it is always a challenge to make a painting of this game bird.

oil on masonite, (H) 32,8 x (W) 22 inch, incl. frame. If you would like to purchase this original painting, please email us to check availability and details.

more art of Léon R. van der Linden
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