Limited Edition Giclée – "The Guardian" (African Painted Dog Print)
Artwork by Sophie Parkhill | SP Wildlife Art
"The Guardian" is a powerful and emotional portrait of the African Wild Dog, also known as the Painted Dog or Painted Wolf. This African Painted Dog Print highlights the alert stance and steady gaze, and is a reproduction print of a pastel painting by Sophie Parkhill, SP Wildlife Art. It captures the strength, loyalty, and protective nature of one of Africa’s most endangered yet captivating animals.
This African Painted Dog print features a painting Sophie created from one of her own reference photos, taken during an inquisitive moment. It has gone on to become one of her most recognised artworks—winning awards in Artist Network’s prestigious Pastel 100 competition and The Pastel Guild of Europe, as well as being exhibited internationally in IAPS and the Southeastern Pastel Society.
Printed as part of a limited edition, this giclée African Painted Dog print is one of just 50 available—making it a unique and collectable piece. The print measures 16 x 12 inches and comes mounted in a 20 x 16 inch textured white, acid-free mount, ready to frame and display.
Printed on premium Hahnemühle Bamboo fine art paper (290gsm), every detail from the original pastel artwork is captured beautifully. The giclée printing process ensures rich, lasting colour, capable of having zero colour shift's for well over 100 years when properly cared for.
Each African Painted Dog print comes with a Certificate of Authenticity and is printed to ArtSure-certified standards.
Limited Edition: Only 50 African Wild Dog prints of "The Guardian" are available
Print Size: 16 x 12 inches
Mounted Size: 20 x 16 inches
Printed on: Hahnemühle Bamboo fine art paper (290gsm)
Includes: Certificate of Authenticity
Painted from: Sophie’s own original reference photograph
Multi award-winning artwork: Recognised by Pastel 100 and The Pastel Guild of Europe
Exhibited in: IAPS and Southeastern Pastel Society’s “Luminocity”
Original Painting: Sold
With its strong presence and emotional depth, African Painted Dog prints of "The Guardian" are more than a piece of art— they're a tribute to a misunderstood and endangered animal. Perfect for wildlife lovers, collectors, and anyone who feels a connection to the natural world.
African Painted Dog Print - The Guardian - Limited Edition
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