Proboscis Monkey
by Amy E Fraser
Title
Proboscis Monkey
Artist
Amy E Fraser
Medium
Painting - Oil Pastel On Paper
Description
The Proboscis Monkey by Amy E. Fraser. This is an expressive old world monkey portrait in shades of brown, beige, cream and copper with wise brown eyes complimented with a pale pink textural background.
The proboscis monkey (Nasalis larvatus) or long-nosed monkey is an arboreal Old World monkey with an unusually large nose. It is endemic to the southeast Asian island of Borneo and is found mostly in mangrove forests and on the coastal areas of the island. The proboscis monkey is a large species, being one of the largest monkey species native to Asia. Males have a head to body length 26 to 30 inches and typically weigh 35 to 50 pounds. Females measure 21 to 24 inches in head to body length and weigh 15 to 26 pounds. The male’s large nose or proboscis can exceed 4 inches in length, and frequently hangs lower than the mouth. Theories for the extensive length of their nose suggest it may be sexual selection by the females, who prefer louder vocalizations, with the size of the nose increasing the volume of the call. The nose is smaller in the female and is upturned in the young. Nevertheless, the nose of the female is still fairly large for a primate. The skull of the proboscis monkey has specialized nasal cartilages that support the large nose. The proboscis monkey has a long coat; the fur on the back is bright orange, reddish brown, yellowish brown or brick-red. The underfur is light-gray, yellowish, or grayish to light-orange. Infants are born with a blue colored face that at 2.5 months darkens to gray. By 8.5 months of age, the face has become cream colored like the adults. Both sexes have bulging stomachs that give the monkeys what resembles a pot belly. The monkeys toes are webbed and they are known to be excellent swimmers. Those who are not, can quickly become alligator snacks.
Amy E. Fraser’s Oil Pastel Animal Portrait series is an impassioned tribute to the beauty and magic of our beloved Animal Kingdom. Fun, gestural and energetic, these vibrant animals are painted in a stylized realism that is imbued with distinctive character and personality.
The Proboscis Monkey by Amy E. Fraser. Animal Portrait Paintings created from the artist’s intense connection to and love for all creatures great and small. Oil Pastel on archival paper. All images copyright Amy E. Fraser. All rights reserved.
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February 6th, 2023
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