Original Bateleur Eagle Portrait | Signed Framed Pen & Ink Art by Gene Irvin (1934–2026) | Ready to Hang

Original Bateleur Eagle Pen & Ink by Gene Irvin

A close-up portrait of the Bateleur Eagle (Terathopius ecaudatus) — bold yellow facial skin, dark piercing eye, hooked beak — rendered in pen & ink stippling with watercolor wash. Drawn in 2016, inscribed “Bateleur Eagle, Africa, Gene Irvin.” One-of-a-kind original — not a print.

Artwork Details:

• Medium: Original pen & ink stippling with watercolor wash
• Drawing size: 5 × 7"
• Framed size: 10.75 × 12.75" (matted and framed, ready to hang)
• Signed “Bateleur Eagle, Gene Irvin, 2016, Africa”
• Artist: Gene Irvin (1934–2026) — Arizona-based wildlife artist, Gene's Pen & Ink

The Bateleur Eagle is native to the open savannahs of sub-Saharan Africa, known for its acrobatic flight and vivid coloring. Its name comes from the French word for “street performer” — a nod to its aerial acrobatics.

Why Collectors Love It:
A striking piece for African wildlife art collectors, raptor enthusiasts, and safari decor. The dark textured frame and charcoal mat give it a gallery-ready finish straight out of the box.

Shipping & Details:

• Ships carefully packaged to any address in the United States
• Matted and framed, ready to hang — no additional framing needed

Part of the finite, irreplaceable collection of works by the late Gene Irvin (1934–2026).