Wild Dogs at Dawn

Description

By Marc Alexander from his ‘In The Balance‘ series. Wild Dogs I, oil and gold leaf on canvas, 80cm by 140cm, (2015).

Wild Dogs at Dawn

The endangered wild dogs has an estimated population of 3 000 to 5 000. The wild dog is one of the world’s most endangered mammals. The largest populations remain in southern Africa and the southern part of East Africa (especially Tanzania and northern Mozambique). Wild dogs are social and gather in packs of around ten individuals, but some packs number more than 40. They are predators that like to hunt in packs. In a sprint, African wild dogs can reach speeds of more than 70 km per hour. Major threats to the survival of wild dogs include killings by humans, viral diseases like rabies and distemper, habitat loss and competition with larger predators like lions.

Archival Prints

Many of Marc’s artworks are available as fine art digital prints. Professionally photographed and printed on large format inkjet printers, these prints are limited edition numbered bottom left and signed bottom right. The paper used is 320g Hahnemuhle archival watercolour paper or Van Gogh cotton canvas. The process employs fade resistant, archival inks, which boast a 100+ year fade-proof guarantee.

These prints are also available in varying sizes. The paper prints are sold plastic wrapped on an acid-free foamcore backing board. The prints on canvas can be provided stretched or rolled in a core for easy transporting. The canvas print is treated with a high quality scratch resistant matt art-sealant. Directly behind the stretched canvas print is a fixed board which gives the frame rigidity, prevents warping and ensures the frame hangs flush against the wall. Large frames are cross braced to further prevent warping.