Original Oil Painting Cheetah Cub Innocence of the Wild by Pip McGarry





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Original Oil Painting on Canvas – “Cheetah Cub” Innocence of the Wild by Pip McGarry – British Wildlife Art

Subject & Medium
Offered for sale is a stunning original oil painting on canvas by renowned British wildlife artist Pip McGarry, titled “Cheetah Cub – Innocence of the Wild” (circa 2020).

Composition & Technique
This captivating work presents a close-up, intimate head study of a young cheetah cub, designed to forge an immediate emotional connection with the viewer. The cub’s face fills the majority of the canvas space, placing emphasis on the eyes—large, soulful, and full of both curiosity and emerging instinct. The direct, forward gaze invites the viewer into the cub’s world, capturing a moment of both vulnerability and wild potential.

Colours:
The artist employs a warm and naturalistic color palette, featuring layered earthy browns, soft golds, rich blacks, and creamy whites in the fur. The cub’s iconic spot pattern is beautifully defined, while the delicate gradations in the undercoat add softness and dimension.

The background features muted greens with gentle tonal shifts, suggesting out-of-focus foliage or savanna grasses, which creates depth while keeping the focus entirely on the cub. The restrained color choices provide a calm, natural backdrop that enhances the warmth and realism of the subject.

Brushstrokes & Texture:
Pip McGarry’s technique is a masterclass in wildlife portraiture. The fine, controlled brushwork builds layers of lifelike fur, while subtle blending techniques bring softness and realism to areas like the ears and muzzle. The individual hairs and whiskers are rendered with exquisite care, showcasing McGarry’s hallmark attention to anatomical precision and detail.

For the background, McGarry uses broader, more fluid strokes with carefully layered color blending to create a soft-focus, almost atmospheric effect. This dual technique—hyper-detail on the subject, soft impressionism in the background—gives the piece both clarity and depth.

Style:
Executed in McGarry’s internationally acclaimed photorealistic wildlife art style, this painting is more than a technical study—it is a portrait full of personality and spirit. The cub seems almost aware of the viewer’s gaze, making this piece both a visual showstopper and an emotional narrative. Perfect for collectors of British wildlife art, big cat studies, and contemporary realism.

Signed
The painting is hand-signed by the artist, lower right:
"Pip McGarry"

About the Artist – Pip McGarry
Pip McGarry (b. 1955) is widely regarded as one of Britain’s foremost wildlife artists, specializing in large, emotive oil paintings of African wildlife and big cats.

His work has been exhibited at:

The Mall Galleries, London
The Nature in Art Museum, Gloucestershire
Pip is the founder and former Chairman of the Marwell International Wildlife Art Society (MIWAS)—Europe’s largest wildlife art society at its peak.

He is known for his regular field trips across Africa, where he leads photographic safaris and studies his subjects firsthand in their natural habitat. Pip also gained wider public recognition through the ITV series “A Brush with the Wild,” teaching celebrities how to paint animals from life.

McGarry’s work is celebrated for its emotional depth, anatomical precision, and technical excellence.

The Frame – Premium Larson-Juhl Gold Leaf with Museum-Standard AR70 Glass
This exceptional piece is professionally presented in a recent Larson-Juhl gold leaf reverse profile frame—a premium choice favoured by galleries and collectors alike for its rich, elegant finish and timeless design. For added protection and display quality, the painting is glazed with museum-grade AR70 anti-reflective glass, offering:


Size
Framed Dimensions: 52.5 cm (Height) x 42 cm (Width) x 2.5 cm (Depth)


Provenance
Private Collection
Acquired through notable auction house
Managed by Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD
Exhibited at a museum, adding exhibition pedigree

Why You’ll Love It
Original, one-of-a-kind artwork by a leading British wildlife artist
Museum-standard presentation with conservation-grade materials
Captivating emotional presence—the cub’s gaze will stop viewers in their tracks
Perfect for art collectors, wildlife enthusiasts, or anyone seeking a statement wildlife portrait

Condition
Painting: Very good overall original condition—no damage, fading, or restoration, some minor foxing and a minor paint touch up to the lower side. Frame: Recent and in beautifully finished with minor imperfections commensurate with being handmmade. Glass: Museum AR70 anti-reflective—crystal clear, scratch-free, and clean



Reserve: $13,500.00

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