Foolish Jackals – Lion Fine Art Photography, African Wildlife Collage, Contemporary Mixed-Media

Foolish Jackals – Lion Mixed Media Collage – Limited Edition Fine Art Print – African Wildlife

A lion moves through the sunlit grasslands of South Africa — unhurried, unbothered, sovereign. Around him, the world makes its noise. He does not notice. He does not need to.
Foolish Jackals is a mixed media work illustrated on handmade coffee paper with paint and India ink. At its center, a solitary lion strides across the sunlit grasslands of South Africa — majestic, unbothered, resolute. All photographs in this piece were taken by the artist in South Africa, 2019.
Inscribed on the photograph is a reflection: "It is said that when there is a thundering sound in the clouds, the mighty lion immediately replies with his thundering roar. But the lion doesn't care when all the foolish jackals begin to make their less important sounds."
Surrounding the central image, a border of documentary photographs records the lion's world — moments of rest, tension, and survival that together create an intimate archive of presence. Each smaller image and layered brushstroke deepens the narrative, transforming the work into a story of courage, authenticity, and the dignity of stillness amid noise.
The original hand-worked piece is held in the artist's private collection and is not available for sale. This print is a reproduction of the hand-worked original.

Edition: Each limited edition print is hand-signed and numbered by the artist. A Certificate of Authenticity accompanies every print. Once the edition sells out it is permanently retired. This edition is strictly limited to 111 prints and will not be reprinted once sold out.
Medium: Mixed media — paint and India ink on handmade coffee paper. This print is a reproduction of the hand-worked original. South Africa, 2019.
Size: Available in four sizes. Select your size from the dropdown menu above.
Paper: All sizes printed on Hahnemühle Photo Luster 290 — a premium fine art paper with exceptional color depth and archival permanence.

About the Artist:
Harry Johansing is a California-based photographer with a life spent with a camera — self-taught, experimental, working across film and digital. In 1992 he founded Costa Rica Natural Paper Co., and paper has been central to his practice ever since — not as a surface but as a material with its own presence in the work. His photography has taken him across California, Mexico, Central America, and sub-Saharan Africa. His prints are held in private collections internationally, including those of noted public figures and working artists.

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Framing: Prints are sold unframed. Frames shown in product images are for display only. Many collectors choose to frame locally to match their space.

Disclaimer: This artwork is an original creation by Harry Johansing and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to Peter Beard, the Peter Beard Estate, or the Peter Beard Studio. While the work is inspired by Peter Beard's artistic style, it should not be mistaken for his original works or for work authorized by his Estate or Studio.

© Harry Johansing. All photographs and prints are copyrighted. Purchase does not transfer copyright or reproduction rights.