Gilberts Potoroo / We Can't Go Back - Print

This print is a portrait of a native Australian animal known as the Gilbert’s Potoroo that is Critically Endangered with the scientific name of Potorous gilbertii.

Also called a Rat Kangaroo, these small nocturnal marsupials live in small colonies. Their current population is estimated to be 70. They were thought to be extinct but were rediscovered in 1994 (by a scientist who was trying to catch wallabies). They live near Albany and live in patches of dense shrub land on the valley slopes. The Potoroo has two babies a year but only carries one at a time as they can diapause the embryo. The scene depicts a Gilbert's Potoroo eating some truffles beside flowering Melaleuca plants as the moon starts to rise in the sky as they are Nocturnal animals.

This was part of a painted portrait animal series exploring some of the 10,000 species that are extinct or facing extinction. It is titled “We Can’t Go Back”.

This artwork was originally painted with acrylic on wood by Alicia Rogerson. Her art is bold, vibrant and often inspired by nature.

Available Sizes

A5 14.8cm x 21cm / 5.8 x 8.3 inches

A4 21cm x 29.7cm / 8.3 x 11.7 inches

A3 29.7cm x 42cm / 11.7 x 16.5 inches

A2 42cm x 59.4cm / 16.5 x 23.4 inches

Paper Details

This artwork has been printed with archival ink on quality 220gsm paper. When displayed correctly it has a light fasted ness that can last over 100 years.

All prints are signed by the artist.

Each print is made to order and posted within 7 days of ordering. Custom sizes are welcome.

Prints are posted from Australia.