The Beast (Colour Edition)
He stands in silence, staring back with an intensity that holds you still.
The African buffalo, one of the Big Five, is an animal of raw power and quiet defiance. Encountering him at close range is to be reminded of nature’s unflinching strength. His frame carries the weight of a ton, his horns arch like armour, and his eyes burn with a warning: he is not to be taken lightly.
[+] The Story
We found him at dusk, standing foreboding near the tall grass. Then, without warning, he emerged before us — a massive bull, motionless, yet alive with presence. His gaze fixed upon us, unwavering and unblinking. For a moment, time seemed to stop. The wild was distilled into this single confrontation, where instinct and respect balanced in fragile silence.
In that gaze was history: countless generations of survival, the enduring rhythm of Africa’s plains, and the quiet truth that in the wild, respect is not asked for — it is commanded.
[+] Aesthetic Appeal
The Beast is a portrait of strength distilled into form and gaze. In colour, the earthy tones of hide, horn, and grassland give the image a natural depth, grounding the viewer in the raw landscape of Africa. In black and white, the portrait takes on a timeless quality, stripping away distraction and heightening the contrast between light and shadow. Every detail — the texture of the buffalo’s hide, the sweep of its horns, the intensity of its gaze — draws the eye deeper into the frame.
A charcoal border enhances this presence, giving the composition a defined edge that sharpens its focus and heightens its sense of weight. Whether vibrant or monochrome, the piece radiates authority and balance, commanding attention as both art and symbol.
[+] Interior Design Guide
Framed with a charcoal border, The Beast integrates effortlessly into a wide range of interior spaces. The dark surround adds refinement and impact, allowing the work to stand as a bold centrepiece or anchor within a room. In colour, it enriches natural palettes and connects seamlessly with wood, leather, and stone; in black and white, it provides striking contrast in modern or minimalist settings.
Ideal for living rooms, studies, or gallery walls, the portrait carries both elegance and raw power. Its commanding scale in larger sizes makes it a statement artwork that transforms the atmosphere of a space — an image that not only decorates but defines the room around it.
[+] Frames
The frames shown are for display purposes only. Prints are sold unframed unless otherwise specified.
[+] Orientation
This artwork is presented in portrait orientation.
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