🐆 Original Oil Painting on Canvas – “Innocence Unleashed: Cheetah Cub Portrait” by Pip McGarry – British Wildlife Art

🎨 Subject & Medium

Available for sale is a breathtaking original oil painting on canvas by acclaimed British wildlife artist Pip McGarry, titled “Innocence Unleashed: Cheetah Cub Portrait” (circa 2020).

🖌️ Composition & Technique

This striking piece offers an intimate, close-up head study of a young cheetah cub. McGarry masterfully captures a fleeting moment of vulnerability and emerging instinct, forging an immediate emotional bond between viewer and subject.

The cub’s expressive face dominates the canvas, with its large, soulful eyes delivering a direct and magnetic gaze. The composition pulls the viewer into the cub’s world—a poignant balance of innocence and untamed potential.

Colours:
McGarry employs a warm, naturalistic palette—layering earthy browns, soft golds, creamy whites, and deep blacks throughout the cub’s fur. The spot patterns are intricately detailed, while subtle tonal variations in the undercoat add softness and volume.

The background is a wash of muted greens with gentle tonal shifts, suggesting blurred savanna grasses or distant foliage. This subdued backdrop adds atmospheric depth without distracting from the central subject, enhancing both warmth and realism.

Brushstrokes & Texture:
McGarry’s technique exemplifies wildlife portraiture at its finest. Fine, deliberate brushwork builds layer upon layer of lifelike fur. The blending around the ears and muzzle softens the form, while each whisker and individual hair is rendered with microscopic care—showcasing McGarry’s renowned anatomical precision.

In contrast, the background employs broader, more fluid brushstrokes with blended colour gradations, creating an impressionistic soft-focus effect. This dual approach—hyper-detailing on the cub against an ethereal backdrop—creates both clarity and spatial depth.

Style:
Painted in McGarry’s internationally recognized photorealistic wildlife style, this piece transcends technical study. It’s a character-driven wildlife portrait bursting with personality and presence. The cub appears almost conscious of being observed, making this not just a visual centrepiece but a narrative-driven work of art.

Perfect for collectors of British wildlife art, big cat studies, and contemporary realism.

✍️ Signed

Hand-signed by the artist at the lower right:
"Pip McGarry"

👨🎨 About the Artist – Pip McGarry

Pip McGarry (b. 1955) is widely considered one of Britain’s foremost wildlife artists, specializing in large-scale, emotive oil paintings of African wildlife and big cats.

Exhibitions include:

• The Mall Galleries, London

• Nature in Art Museum, Gloucestershire

Founder and former Chairman of the Marwell International Wildlife Art Society (MIWAS)—once Europe’s largest wildlife art society—McGarry is also known for leading African photographic safaris and for his ITV series “A Brush with the Wild,” where he taught celebrities to paint live wildlife subjects.

His work is celebrated for its emotional power, anatomical accuracy, and technical brilliance.

🖼️ The Frame – Premium Larson-Juhl Gold Leaf with Museum-Grade AR70 Glass

Professionally framed in a Larson-Juhl gold leaf reverse profile frame—a premium choice favored by galleries and collectors for its rich, classic finish.

Protected with museum-standard AR70 anti-reflective glass, this glazing dramatically reduces glare while maintaining crystal-clear visibility and full color fidelity.

📏 Size

Framed Dimensions:
Height: 52.5 cm
Width: 42 cm
Depth: 2.5 cm

📜 Provenance

• Private Collection

• Acquired through a respected UK auction house

• Managed by Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD

• Exhibited at the Lord Hill Museum—adding valuable exhibition history and provenance

❤️ Why You’ll Love It

✅ Unique, one-of-a-kind original by a leading British wildlife artist
✅ Museum-standard conservation framing and glazing
✅ Arresting emotional impact—viewers are drawn straight to the cub’s gaze
✅ McGarry’s originals have a strong following.
✅ Ideal for wildlife art collectors, big cat enthusiasts, or anyone seeking a signature statement piece

✅ Condition

Painting:
Very good overall original condition—no damage, fading, or restoration. There is some minor foxing and a discreet, professional paint touch-up to the lower side, both noted for full accuracy.

Frame:
Recent and beautifully finished Larson-Juhl gold leaf reverse profile frame, with minor imperfections consistent with handcrafted framing. These do not detract from the overall presentation.

Glass:
Museum-standard AR70 anti-reflective glass—clear, scratch-free, and clean, offering superior protection and display clarity

🌍 Worldwide Shipping Available
Professionally packaged and fully insured for safe international delivery.

🖼️ Available exclusively through Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD

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