'Leopard Settled on a Branch' - Mike Forrester

Dimensions: 27 x 41 cm (11 x 16 in)

Medium: Oil on Canvas

Experience the intense focus of African wildlife in this powerful original oil painting, titled 'Leopard Settled on a Branch' by the contemporary South African artist Mike Forrester. This intimate piece captures the stealth and beauty of the leopard under the cover of darkness.

The small, horizontal canvas measures 27 cm (Height) x 41 cm (Width). The composition is intensely dramatic, utilising chiaroscuro—the sharp contrast between light and dark—to bring the subject forward. The majority of the background is rendered in deep, velvety black, which accentuates the leopard's form and spotted coat.

The animal is partially obscured and nestled amongst the dark, textural mass of a tree branch. A strong, focused light illuminates the leopard's face and torso, highlighting its expressive yellow eyes and long white whiskers. Forrester's detailed brushwork captures the intricate patterns of the rosettes and the rough texture of the wood. This outstanding Mike Forrester oil painting is a premier example of South African wildlife art and wildlife portraiture, perfect for collectors of African art who appreciate dramatic, close-up depictions of the Big Five.

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