Arthur and Alan D. Singer: Cardinal and Violet

Artist: Arthur and Alan D. Singer
1917 -
Nationality: American
Artwork Year: 1978
Image Size: 13.75 by 11.75 inches
Overall Size: 19.5 by 17.5 inches
Medium: Water Color on Cold Press Illustration Board

Cardinal

A streak of red, sharp against the winter sky, darts across a meadow and comes to rest on top of a snow bank. Whoit whoit whoit; cheer cheer cheer, sings the fiery Cardinal, and his whistle ricochets over the snow fields. Such dazzling good looks and imperial voice distinguish the Cardinal, or Redbird as he is often called, from any neighboring species. "In richness of plumage, elegance of motion and strength of song, this species surpasses all its kindred in the United States," declared Audubon. Seven states -- Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, North Carolina, Ohio, Virginia, and West Virginia agree with Audubon. All have chosen this prince as their official state bird.

Violet

Viola pedata is more commonly known in the Midwest as the Birdsfoot Violet. It is easily distinguishable from other Violet species because its leaves are cleft into segments resembling a bird's foot. The leaves and the flowers occur on separate stems. English literature is full of references to this Violet, where the poets often use it in reference to the gentler qualities of life. Elizabeth Barrett Browning wrote exquisitely of the Violet: "Deep violets, you liken to the kindest eyes that look on you without a thought disloyal." Shakespeare's Violets are the flowers of vanishing youth; perhaps he means us to read in the Violet a message to seize life before it is gone.

This painting was originally published on the Fleetwood® First Day Cover for the 20¢ Illinois: Cardinal and Violet stamp issued on April 14, 1982.

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