Richard Evett Bishop

1887 – 1975

RICHARD EVETT BISHOP

BORN IN

Syracuse, New York

KNOWN FOR

Etchings, bird paintings, writing

Richard Evett Bishop was an etcher and painter of wildlife subjects, particularly ducks and geese. He also etched a number of Christmas cards which are now in the collection of the National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C., along with four other wildlife prints.

He lived in Philadelphia where he was a member of the Philadelphia Print Club and the Philadelphia Watercolor Society.

Sold At Lone Star Art Auction

Richard Evett Bishop – Timberdoodle (Woodcock)
Richard Evett Bishop
(1887 – 1975)

Timberdoodle (Woodcock)

oil on board
24.25 x 27.25 inches
Sold for: $7,200
Richard Evett Bishop – Returning Home (Ruddy Duck)
Richard Evett Bishop
(1887 – 1975)

Returning Home (Ruddy Duck)

oil on canvas
24.25 x 27.25 inches
Sold for: $5,500