Richard H. Schmidt, large old impressive taxidermy diorama of a hawk attacking a pair of pheasants, the painted background of wooded landscape with a lake, 103 x 153 cm signed, framed behind glass. Note: Richard Schmidt, a world renowned taxidermist began his career in 1925 culminating with his retirement as a taxidermist with Emporia State University where their Museum of Natural History is dedicated to him. His career has included the publication of many books