Collection: Majestic Menagerie [SOLD]

MAJESTIC MENAGERIE [SOLD]

A menagerie can be defined as a collection of exotic and unique animals, and the term also refers to a precursor to modern zoos which also showcases exotic animals. In the 18th century, the term menagerie is used for animal collections by aristocrats or royals who seek to display their power and wealth because exotic animals are quite difficult to acquire and harder to maintain. The natural world, however, had a vast collection of diverse life which can be considered unique in their own ways.

Elephant

Asian Elephant, acrylic on canvas, 2020

The Asian elephant (Elephas maximus) ranges throughout southern and southeast Asia from India to Indonesia. Elephants are worshipped by cultures of these regions, commonly as a symbol of strength and wisdom. The elephant is also a national symbol in Thailand.

Giraffe

Giraffe, acrylic on canvas, 2020

The giraffe is the world’s tallest land mammal. Giraffes have prominent horn-like structures called ossicones on their heads. The neck of a giraffe is elongated and accounts for much of the animal's height.

Tiger

Tiger, acrylic on canvas, 2019

The tiger is among the most recognizable and popular of the world's charismatic animals used as the face of conservation campaigns. The tiger is regarded as the king of the beasts in east Asian cultures, representing royalty, fearlessness and strength.

Caiman

Caiman and Jaguar, acrylic on canvas, 2019

The spectacled caiman (Caiman crocodilus) is a crocodilian that lives in Central and South America. This crocodilian lives in the same range as the jaguar, a leopard-like big cat.

Axis Deer

Axis Deer, acrylic on canvas, 2019

The axis deer (Axis axis) is easily identified from its spotted coat and is native to India. In the painting, a pair of axis deer are standing near a blackbuck (Antilope cervicapra), a species of Indian antelope.

Red Panda

Red Panda, acrylic on canvas, 2019

The red panda (Ailurus fulgens) is a mammal with a reddish fur coat. Despite its name, it is not closely related to the giant panda which also lives in its natural habitat in China.

Yak

Yak, acrylic on canvas, 2020

The yak is a long-haired, domesticated member of the cattle family that can be found in mountainous areas of the Himalayas and central Asia. They have various adaptations including a thick, furry coat to help them survive the low temperatures of their high-altitude habitat.

Mandrill

Mandrill, acrylic on canvas, 2019

The mandrill (Mandrillus sphinx) is the world’s largest and heaviest monkey. The hairless face of males of the species has distinctive colorations, such as a red stripe down the middle and blue ridges on the sides.

Terrapin

Terrapins, acrylic on canvas, 2019

The red-eared slider terrapin (Trachemys scripta elegans) is a species of river turtle which is a very popular pet worldwide. It has a red stripe on each side of its head.