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About Michael Pape Fine Art Giclée Limited Edition Prints

Giclée (Gee-Clay)

Giclée is a state of the art digital technology that has made it possible to create a fine art print that is extremely difficult to distinguish from the original painting or drawing. Giclées are available on archival acid free watercolour paper and or canvas. Michael Pape Giclées use pigment longevity inks and have a lifetime warranty. Each limited edition giclée is numbered and hand-signed by the artist. Read More About What A Glicee Is.

Giclée - Regular Print Edition is a regular signed and numbered limited edition print, based off the artist proof. 

Giclée - Artist Proof Print Edition is a signed and numbered limited edition print. An Artist Proof is the process of the artist manually matching the original painting colour to the limited edition giclée print colour. For example, the pupil of an animal’s eye may be slightly darker on one Artist Proof than another. Each Artist Proof is slightly different in colour / different in color. An original if you will. Many artists charge a 20% premium because of this. Artist Proof Print Editions are usually limited to 10% (20 prints) of the Regular Print Edition (200 prints) for example. They are the most sought after limited edition by international art collectors.

Giclée - Conservation / Publisher Proof Print Edition are what charities offer for Fundraising.

Wisdom from Above - African Lion

Original African Lion Wildlife Drawing for Collectors

This original African Lion wildlife drawing by acclaimed artist Michael Pape is a powerful study in reverence, anatomy, and emotional presence. The ability to draw with precision is essential to honoring the spirit, strength, and irreplaceable soul of each animal he encounters. In this case, a magnificent adult male African Lion, an iconic symbol of power and leadership.

Created at close proximity, this exclusive original lion study captures the raw intensity of the King of Africa. The collector who commissioned the piece was present during its creation, witnessing firsthand the scale, breath, and commanding presence of this extraordinary predator. That experience, intimate, immediate, unforgettable adds profound personal meaning to this museum-quality wildlife artwork.

A Tribute to the King of Africa

Lions once roamed across much of the African continent. Today, African Lions face increasing pressure from habitat loss and human conflict. In parts of western and central Africa, populations have declined dramatically as communities struggle to balance livestock protection with wildlife conservation.

“Wisdom from Above” reflects not only the lion’s physical dominance, but also his instinct, intuition, and quiet authority. This original African Lion drawing symbolizes guidance, resilience, and higher wisdom—qualities that define this legendary apex predator.

Created with Purpose

It is the innate intelligence, emotion, and sensitivity in all animals that Michael Pape strives to recreate in his original wildlife art. Having personally encountered the subjects he paints and draws, he creates authentic, emotionally resonant wildlife artwork that speaks to fine art wildlife collectors, conservation advocates, and admirers of nature alike.

This one-of-a-kind African Lion drawing is more than a collector’s piece—it is part of a greater mission to be a voice for endangered wildlife and the natural world.

Supporting Wildlife Conservation

Proceeds from “Wisdom from Above – African Lion” benefit the Endangered Species Fund of Canada (ESFC). Through registered conservation initiatives, ESFC supports in-situ conservation efforts and exclusive breeding programs aligned with global species survival plans.

The organization also promotes wildlife education programs designed to foster awareness, environmental responsibility, and long-term conservation stewardship.

Wisdom from Above - African Lion © 2022

Original Pencil Study / Drawing on Masonite has been Sold.

Limited Edition Fine Art Giclée Print is Available Below.

MORE WILDLIFE ART DEPICTING THE BIG CATS: View other Big Cat Paintings and or Big Cat Prints for sale: Out of the Mist - Amur (Siberian) Tiger, Solitary Watch - Snow Leopard,  Siberian Mist - Amur (Siberian) Tiger Keeper Of Secrets - Canadian Lynx, Silence Speaks - Snow Leopard, Invincible - Siberian Tiger, Wisdom from Above - African Lion, Ghost Of A Chance - Snow Leopard Cougar in Campbell River and Majestic Peace - Cougar

Own a limited-edition wildlife art giclée print of "Wisdom From Above -African Lion" by acclaimed Canadian wildlife artist Michael Pape and bring the power and beauty of nature into your space. Each museum-quality wildlife print is signed and numbered, produced using archival inks on fine art paper to ensure exceptional color depth, clarity, and long-term preservation.

Each limited-edition print is meticulously inspected, wrapped in museum-grade protective materials, and secured in custom-designed packaging for safe international shipping. Fully insured and shipped worldwide with signature confirmation, your collectible Lion wildlife artwork arrives in pristine condition, ready to display and enjoy as a lasting investment in wildlife fine art.