70 × 50 cm | Acrylic on canvas

"TWILIGHT DOMINANCE" is an imposing acrylic portrait that freezes the immense, raw power of the Hippopotamus in its element. For Learry, this piece is a deep study of territorial strength and the primal danger that lies just beneath the surface, capturing the moment the great beast commands the river at dusk.

Learry created this painting using the deep tonal range and compositional strength of the 19th-century naturalist painting style, channeling the spirit and textural focus of masters like Audubon and Traviès. The work is a masterclass in low-contrast chiaroscuro, where the hippo’s scarred, textured hide and fierce, small eyes emerge from the dark, still water. The application of modern acrylics allows Learry to achieve a sharp, durable finish while still conveying a profound sense of antiquity and drama.

Measuring 70 × 50 cm, this original acrylic painting is a one-of-a-kind piece. Dominant colors—muted burnt sienna, deep olive, and cool, muddy slate tones—are applied with visible brushwork that intentionally mimics the weathered surface of a classic field study. Signed by Learry, this painting is an invitation to witness the silent, massive force that rules the river at its most shadowed hour.

In addition to the original, only 10 limited edition signed, museum-quality prints, faithfully reproducing the visible brushwork and canvas grain, will ever be created. Once sold, no further reproductions of that format will be made.