# Purple Heron — Giclée on Paper

A Purple Heron stalks the shallows — the body folded forward in the hunting crouch, neck extended, the slate-blue and russet plumage vivid against the pale grasses of the reed margin. This is not a North American subject: the Purple Heron is a European and African species, and this painting shows Glen working from observation beyond his home territory. The anatomy is exact — the distinctive thin neck, the streaked rufous of the head and neck, the blue-grey of the wings.

Glen's willingness to study and paint species from outside his home territory reflects a scientific discipline that extended beyond nationalism: he painted the species that interested him, wherever they lived. Glen Loates is a member of the Royal Canadian Academy of Arts; his heron paintings — of multiple species — are among the most technically accomplished in his bird catalogue.

Produced as a museum-quality giclée on archival, acid-free paper using fade-resistant inks. A 1" white border surrounds the image, ready for the framer of your choice.

## Details

- **Price:** 61.5 USD - 167.5 USD
- **Vendor:** Pixels
- **Type:** Art Print
- **Tags:** Art Prints, Birds, Canada, For her, not-on-sale, Vertical

## Variants

| Variant | Price | Available |
|---------|-------|-----------|
| 9.5" x 12" / Archival Matte Paper | 61.50 USD | In stock |
| 11" x 14" / Archival Matte Paper | 73.00 USD | In stock |
| 12.5" x 16" / Archival Matte Paper | 90.50 USD | In stock |
| 15.5" x 20" / Archival Matte Paper | 109.00 USD | In stock |
| 18.5" x 24" / Archival Matte Paper | 133.50 USD | In stock |
| 23" x 30" / Archival Matte Paper | 167.50 USD | In stock |

## Images

- Purple Heron - Art Print | Artwork by Glen Loates
- Purple Heron - Art Print | Artwork by Glen Loates
- Purple Heron - Art Print | Artwork by Glen Loates
- Purple Heron - Art Print | Artwork by Glen Loates

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> Source: [The Glen Loates Gallery](https://glenloates.com/products/purple-heron-art-print)
> Updated: 2026-06-05