Gorgeous original, signed oil painting by renowned artist Ruane Manning! His painting of a lion family resting in a golden field is truly magnificent. It's size alone will stop you in your tracks, but it's the artist's skill at depicting wildlife that will keep you mesmerized! It's an impressive 3 1/2ft tall by 4 1/2ft long. The artist's signature can be found in the lower right hand corner. The painting is surrounded by a rich black velvet mat and carved wooden frame. The harmonious scene has a papa lion watching over his lioness and their adorable young cub. They are all nestled down in swaying tall grass beneath a large tree, under a golden streaked sky. The artist has captured both the lion's majestic beauty and the love between parent and child. Ruane Manning paints with a realism you have to see to believe. Looking at this painting you'd swear you can feel the lion's thick mane and hear the tall grass rustling in the wind. Internationally published artist Ruane Manning has been painting wildlife, landscapes and Native American Indian portraits for over fifty years. He injects life into his artwork through the expert use of light and dark; down to the smallest detail. He mainly uses oil paint on canvas, but he's also known for his sculptures. His paintings, sculptures and prints were collected by many celebrities and his stone sculptures are included in the collections of U.S. Presidents Ronald Reagan, Jimmy Carter and Gerald Ford. Having one of Ruane Manning's original oils is quite the thing. So, if your a fan of Manning, a collector of exquisite art or just love an exceptional wildlife piece...then you'll definitely want this original beauty yourself! His original oils rarely become available for sale. Comparable new paintings of his have sold for for upwards of $30,000. His work continues to appreciate in value. This is a chance to own an original oil by a famous American artist at a great price. All serious offers will be considered. Available for free local pickup in our store, located in the historic town of Tehachapi, CA, a 2-3 hour drive from the greater LA area and the central coast. Tehachapi is known for its mountain climate, interesting antique stores, local history museums and fine wineries.