Stalking the Wapiti.

Painted by Henry Sandham, “Stalking the Wapiti” depicts four *Wapiti, (more commonly known as elk) one bull and three cows standing on a grassy ridge, overlooking a man attempting to stalk them.

This print, which gives a glimpse of what hunting and fishing was like nearing the turn of the century is one of fifteen chromolithographs that were included in the 1889-1890 folio "Sport or Fishing and Shooting" published by Bradlee Whidden of Boston and edited by A.C. Gould. These prints are based on watercolors that were commissioned for the publication, and illustrated by prominent American artists. Each folio illustration was accompanied by a single leaf of descriptive text followed by an account of the depicted sporting scene. The publication was advertised as having been reviewed for accuracy by a renowned group of anglers and hunters prior to printing. This print was originally titled and numbered on the text page as 15.

The artist, Henry Sandham (1842-1910) was a Canadian born illustrator and artist of hunting and fishing scenes.

*The name "wapiti" is derived from a Shawnee and Cree word meaning "white rump", after the distinctive light fur around the tail region.

• Fine, artist-grade cotton canvas.
• High image quality and detail.
• Hanging hooks pre-installed. 
• Indoor use only.
• Soft rubber dots provide support and stability for hanging.
• Printed using non-hazardous, non-toxic, non-flammable latex inks.
• Radiata pine frame sourced from FSC certified renewable forests.