Majestic framed oil painting of large African elephant
 in the tall grasses of Africa, signed Ramon Ortega, circa 1975. 
Original picture lamp still attached and working. 
Frame appears to be faux wood, a sirocco type material. 
Picture has a wonderful feel to it. 
Great for any African animal lover. 

Height: 44.25”
Width: 35.5 inches
Depth: 2.125
Sight area: 31.75 x x 23.5 inches 

Ramon Ortega was born in the Republic of Honduras in 1923 where he started his art training at a very early age at the School of Fine Arts.  

Since childhood, his love for animals has developed in the desire of portraying them in their natural habitat.  

He finds painting nearly extinct species a tremendous source of inspiration and his work reflects his love for animals.  

The artist whom he most admires is the master, Picasso.  

Ramon traveled a great deal to countries such as Africa and India to study the World of Animals that he loved.