Bob Frederick Kuhn (Arizona, 1920-2007), elephant hunt scene, graphite, charcoal, watercolor, and gouache on paper; inscription reads "For George - A Relic of a Previous Incarnation (the picture, not George) -- BK"

sight: 10 x 15 in., frame: 18 x 23 in.

Provenance: Property from a  Houston, Texas collection

Bob Kuhn was a master of wildlife art known for his dynamic acrylic paintings that captured the movement, personality, and essence of wild animals. Born in Buffalo, New York, he studied design, anatomy, and life drawing at the Pratt Institute in Brooklyn. For 30 years, he worked as a leading wildlife illustrator before transitioning to easel painting full-time in 1970. Kuhn traveled extensively—including multiple trips to Africa, Alaska, Canada, and the American West—to observe animals in their natural habitats. While he initially focused on African wildlife, he later became known for his depictions of North American species, often set against simplified backgrounds with bands of color and light. A longtime member of the Society of Animal Artists, Kuhn’s work is held in major museum collections, including the National Museum of Wildlife Art and the National Cowboy Hall of Fame.