Charles Livingston Bull Wildlife Illustration

Item Details

Untitled, early 20th century
Ink, charcoal and watercolor illustration on paper
Signed to the lower right
Art gallery stamp to the verso
Mounted in frame with paper backing

An early 20th century watercolor painting on paper by listed wildlife artist and illustrator Charles Livingston Bull (New Jersey; 1874 – 1932). The work depicts a truncated view of a mountain lion situated among pine trees and an abrupt terrain brightly illuminated in the background. The piece is signed to the lower right. A gallery stamp is adhered to the verso. The composition is presented in a wood frame with a black finish.

Charles Livingston Bull is best known for his realistic wildlife illustrations. He acquired his artistic training in his hometown at the Mechanic’s Institute, Rochester, where he associated with artist Harvey Ellis and conjunctively created the Rochester Arts & Crafts Society. Subsequently, he became a taxidermist at the National Museum in Washington, D.C., where he specialized in zoological anatomy, refining his technique as a meticulous animal illustrator. From many publications and advertisement illustrations, it is noteworthy to emphasize his famous Ringling Brothers and Barnum and Bailey Circus poster the Leaping Tiger, created in 1920. His oeuvre has been exhibited in various private and public institutions including the National Academy of Design, the Society of Mural Painters, and the American Institute of Graphic Arts.

Dimensions

- measures the frame; sight size 18.5" W x 21.5" H.

Item #

18DCC770-040