R.G. Rodell (AZ/Sweden, 1898-1983) Diorama Shadow Box with Flying Mallards, electrified, signed lower left

13 in. x 20.5 in. Overall 18 in. x 25.5 in.

R.G. Rodell (1898-1983) was an artist famous for his unique, three-dimensional wildlife and recreational dioramas. His work, which often depicts native Arizona scenes, is characterized by a deep shadowbox frame, a painted background, and carved, painted figures of animals, people, and landscapes. Rodell’s creations are collected worldwide and were collected by notable figures like Bob Hope and Ronald Reagan