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Oil painting of a pair of Iberian sandgrouse on the ground of a moorland with scientific inscription, by Manuel Sosa

Pin-tailed sandgrouse (Pterocles alchata)

The beautiful Pin-tailed sandgrouse. The female lying next to the male. Oil painting on panel. © Manuel Sosa 2016

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Maximum punctuality and excellent packaging I am delighted to have received the prints I ordered with the utmost punctuality and excellent packaging. They take my breath away, they transport me to the fantastic world of nature that you know how to reproduce with mastery, creating not only the image, but also recreating the spirituality of the moment... I have no words and I thank you from the bottom of my heart!
Ivo Monica
Pilgrim falcon and swift painting Finally, I have bought a canvas print - Gold and Silver in the original size. It only remains for me to congratulate you for these beautiful paintings that make us fall in love as soon as we see them and that transport us with our minds to landscapes never seen through your paintings. Like when you read a book. A cordial greeting and thank you very much.
Roberto Monega
Those beautiful pictures that we fall in love with Finally, I have bought a canvas print - Gold and Silver in the original size. It only remains for me to congratulate you for these beautiful paintings that make us fall in love as soon as we see them and that transport us with our minds to landscapes never seen through your paintings. Like when you read a book. A cordial greeting and thank you very much.
Carlos Pérez Martín

True art in the hands and heart A beautiful plate. Better in natural. I ordered it as a gift for a bird lover. By mistake they sent me another one and Mr. Sosa was kind enough to give me the wrong one and sent me the one I asked for, so I was able to give a great gift. They are both beautiful. Thank you for your generosity. The person who received them is a follower of your paintings and it made him very happy. Thank you very much.

I'll give it to myself again any day now I bought it many years ago and was tempted to give it as a gift. It is superb. And so are the Print, shipping and delivery time. I'll give it as a present again any day. Best regards
M Nieves Chueca Edo
The Prints are spectacular!!! I have just received your order and have been delighted with it. It is much better than I expected. I'm sorry I don't have a healthier economy to be able to buy some of your originals.
María Belén Gutiérrez Portugal
The quality of the print is fantastic!!! Thanks for your promptness, Manuel. The woodcock are already framed in my living room, they are a success!
Abelino Miralles
It was worth it a thousand times over We were looking for something exceptional, something special that would differentiate us and above all that would express something about us and our environment. We found it in Manuel's work and in the high quality of his reproduction, as well as in his good advice and treatment. I have no doubt that we will repeat.
Miguel Flores Pintado / Hotel Edelweiss
Partridges and thistles! The truth is that the quality of the film is very high and we liked it very much, just as you can see in the catalogue. In addition, the ease of purchase and speed of delivery are great. Best regards
Ruben
Manuel, I already have your quails framed and hanging in my house. I don't know how you make the prints, but it looks 100% like an original! Awesome!!
Andrés Mellado
This painting is one of my favourites, I feel inside the painting when I look at it, thank you for painting your imagination and being able to enjoy your art.
Daniel González
Hi, I have received the prints, first of all thank you for the gift. I liked them very much, the quality is amazing. I am very happy with the purchase, it is for a gift and it makes me want to keep it. Thank you very much for the speed and I take this opportunity to congratulate you for your work, I loved it and I never tire of admiring it on the web. Best regards
Blanca Vinue Lasierra
We were very satisfied! Good afternoon Manuel, I saw your work at Intercaza (Cordoba) a few years ago and I liked it very much. We bought a small print of the Chochin from you on-line and we were very satisfied. That is why we will come back again. Best regards.
Elías Alejandre
I have just received the print of your painting "partridges and thistles". I can only say that we liked it very much and as it is a gift for a good friend, I am absolutely sure that he will love it. I would like to thank you for the ease of purchase and the speed of receipt. I hope to repeat and if someone asks me I would not hesitate to recommend you, being absolutely sure that you will be well received.
Ángel Carlos Gómez Muñoz
The prints are very good! Manuel, Good morning: I am Carlos from Huete, I bought two pictures of partridges from you a few days ago, and I have to tell you that for my taste they are very, VERY GOOD. I have already passed them on to some friends, and I'm sure they will buy some from you.
Carlos de Huete
I wanted to confirm receipt of the order I placed with you last week, and my absolute satisfaction with the quality of the prints you sent me.
Álvaro García Matéu
Impressive! I told you in a wasap that the best thing I had seen so far, with a lot of ¡¡¡¡. In addition to many hours in the field, you have to have a special gift, a very special gift.
Antonio Mingo
Before you see the signature, you know it is Manuel Sosa's. Before the artist is the passion and devotion for nature. A master.
Joaquín Carrasco Almazor

European Turtle Dove I have this painting, and others, a marvel, I have the house with several paintings of Manuel, thrush, woodcock, quail, if the house would be bigger I would have more, thanks Manuel for making these paintings more accessible.

Alberto Olmos

I was able to personalise the prints Thank you very much for your help, very professional and approachable. All the best!

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2 reviews for Pin-tailed sandgrouse (Pterocles alchata)

  1. Manuel Sosa -

    Spending hours camouflaged in a suffocating dryland just to see the sandgrouse come down to drink is one of those naturalist's follies that are worth it. In this oil painting, I wanted to portray this pair in their environment, highlighting their spectacular plumage that looks like pure camouflage goldsmithing. I added a lot of texture to the sandy ground and very clean tones on the chest to contrast with the ochres of the back. Finally, with the scientific annotation on the canvas, I sought that classic field notebook feel but with the power of oil painting.

  2. Martín Nuñez -

    What brush finesse, master! Sandgrouse are extremely difficult birds to see in the field, and even more so to portray with such fidelity. They have a plumage design that looks like authentic goldsmithing, and you've nailed it on the canvas in a spectacular way.

    The contrast of the two figures against that whitish, arid ground, so typical of the drylands and moors where they live, is amazing. You have perfectly captured the golden, ocher tones and that characteristic brown and black collar they display on their chest. The textures of the feathers on the back, which look like golden scales, have incredible vibration and volume. As a detail of a naturalist master, the fine-brush scientific annotation in the upper corner gives it the definitive look of a classic field plate, but with the strength and substance of a great oil painting.

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Dimensions 40 × 32 mm

Dimensions 40 × 32 mm