An original Pencil drawing by Paul Stowe - Jungle Leopard
The leopard was first described in 1758, and several subspecies were proposed in the 19th and 20th centuries. Today, eight subspecies are recognised in its wide range in Africa and Asia. It initially evolved in Africa during the Early Pleistocene, before migrating into Eurasia around the Early–Middle Pleistocene transition. Leopards were formerly present across Europe, but became extinct in the region at around the end of the Late Pleistocene–early Holocene.
Drawn as always on smooth Bristol Board with Faber‑Castell 9000-series pencils and a Tomo Zero eraser — size for this drawing was c. 31 cm × 50 cm — time taken c. 60 hours.
Each drawing is handcrafted in the UK, and can be shipped safely and securely to anywhere in the world.
*Images showing the drawing in a frame and in various room settings are for illustration purposes only.
