The Kill
1967
A powerful and dramatic oil on canvas by celebrated wildlife artist David Shepherd, "The Kill" captures the raw and unrelenting nature of predator and prey in the wild. Shepherd's masterful brushwork and rich, earthy tones bring an intense realism to the scene, conveying both the brutality and the natural order of life in the animal kingdom. The composition reflects Shepherd's deep respect and passion for wildlife, cementing his reputation as one of the foremost painters of the natural world.
- Medium
- oil on canvas
- Signed
- Yes
- Spotted At
- Auction House · Sotheby's
Notes
Literature: African Wild Life , exh. cat., New York 1967, no. 1, illustrated (as The Kill–Lion and Young Buffalo ) Exhibition History: New York, The Incurable Collector Inc. and London, The Tryon Gallery Ltd., African Wild Life , 1967, no. 1
🔨 Auction Lot
19th & 20th Century European Art Online
January 23, 2026
Estimate: $30,000 – $40,000
Lot 442
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