Is this a black panther or a jaguar, well a black panther is not a separate species. It is a melanistic color variant of either a leopard (Panthera pardus) or a jaguar (Panthera onca).

(Melanism is caused by genetic variation affecting pigment distribution, resulting in a coat that appears black or very dark brown. Despite their dark coloration, black panthers still have rosettes. These spots become visible when light hits the coat at certain angles.)

Drawn in Pencil on Bristol Board paper, this drawing measures 36cm wide x 50cm tall.

I have sold over 600 original pieces of artwork during my years as a professional artist, this along with thousands of prints from various outlets including iCanvas and MixTiles in the USA who supply a wide number of retail stores. Originals hang in collections across the globe from Shanghai and SIngapore to New York and California, having sold in over 50 country's and almost all continents (still waiting for that sale in Antartica :) )

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.