David Shepherd British, 1931-2017
Cheetah Alert
Oil on Canvas
23 x 40.5 cms / 9 x 16 inches
Signed 'David Shepherd' (lower right)
Description
Shepherd’s Cheetah sits alert among tangled scrub, painted with striking clarity against a soft, abstracted backdrop. The artist’s fine detailing of the cat’s coat contrasts with expressive textural passages in the vegetation. The result is a dynamic portrait balancing realism with atmospheric depth.