Roger Tory Peterson Institute is the sole holder of the life’s work of our namesake’s influential artist and naturalist. While many of RTP’s pieces are featured in the various Peterson Field Guide publications, some of these have for many years remained concealed from public view in our extensive archives. A selection from this lesser-known RTP art collection finally met the light of day when it joined the work currently on display at our Jamestown, NY headquarters.
Jane Johnson adjusts an original Roger Tory Peterson piece currently on exhibit at RTPI.
Unless you’ve visited our galleries recently, you have not seen these! Some of these pieces will soon embark on the first-ever travelling RTP art exhibit! Here’s a sneak peek at a few of the works that will be taking a road trip…
“Scarlet Tanager and Dogwood” A work from Roger Tory Peterson’s book, Bird Watcher’s Anthology, published in 1957.
“Hopi Village” from the book Wild America, published in 1955 by Peterson and James Fisher.
Over the course of this winter, RTPI staff Jane and Claire Johnson (no relation) have been working diligently to prepare additional pieces from our Special Collections for public exhibition. Stay tuned for word of new reveals in the coming months!
Jane and Claire peruse the extensive RTP art archives for future pieces to bring to public view.
