African Elephant Art Print & Greeting Card by Gene Irvin (1934–2026)

African Elephant | Art Print & Greeting Card by Gene Irvin (1934–2026)

Gene Irvin spent March 23, 2014 stippling this African Elephant into existence — dot by dot, wrinkle by wrinkle, the massive ear spread wide, the trunk curled downward, a small ivory tusk just visible at the lower left. Pure pen and ink on white, no color, no wash. Just the elephant, rendered in extraordinary detail. It is one of the most technically demanding pieces in the entire collection.

The African Elephant is the largest land animal on Earth — and one of the most endangered. From an estimated 3–5 million animals a century ago, the wild population has fallen to approximately 415,000. Poaching for ivory remains the primary driver of decline, alongside habitat loss, fragmentation, and human-elephant conflict across sub-Saharan Africa. They are highly intelligent, deeply social animals with complex family structures, long memories, and documented mourning behavior.

Available in:

• 8×10 Giclée print
• Greeting card with envelope

Why collectors love it: The African Elephant is one of the most powerful subjects in wildlife art — and Gene’s pure stipple portrait gives it a gravitas that color illustrations rarely achieve. A standout piece for wildlife enthusiasts, conservation supporters, and anyone moved by the plight of endangered species.

Shipping & Details: Ships from Arizona. Prints flat-packed. Greeting cards ship First Class. A lasting piece from the collected works of Gene Irvin (1934–2026).