Pack Beneath the Dark

A compact group of four African wild dogs gathers against a deep black ground, their mottled coats rendered in russet, ochre, cream, and charcoal. One animal stands alert behind the others while the seated and reclining figures overlap in a close, familial arrangement, directing attention toward their expressive faces and oversized ears. Painterly marks describe the varied fur and patterned bodies, while the stark background gives the pack an almost emblematic presence.