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Fine Art Prints

Historic Wildlife Art by Sir William Cornwallis Harris

Imagine Africa in 1836—a time when the northern stretches of the continent were well-charted, known to civilizations for centuries. But south of the Sahara, beyond the scattered coastal settlements, lay an expanse that was largely uncharted—vast, mysterious, and full of life. This was the ‘dark continent’ to the Western eye, a place of myth and rumor.

It was into this wilderness that Captain William Cornwallis Harris, an officer with the East India Company, ventured. Drawn by stories of an African paradise teeming with wildlife, he set out to explore the continent’s interior. Harris was more than a soldier; he was an artist and naturalist with a keen eye, determined to document the wildlife he encountered. His journey into the southern heart of Africa would unveil the rich variety of fauna that few outside the continent had ever seen.

Lion

Print on enhanced matt paper

540 x 500 mm

R990

Rhino

Print on enhanced matt paper

540 x 500 mm

R990

Hippo

Print on enhanced matt paper

540 x 500 mm

R990

Preserving a Bygone Era: Sir William Cornwallis Harris's Exquisite Wildlife Portraits

Harris’s expedition was not just an adventure; it was a mission to capture the essence of a world unknown to the West. As he encountered Africa’s great beasts—lions, rhinos, hippos, and more—he committed their forms to paper with skill and precision. His work became a vital record of Africa’s wildlife and marked him as one of the foremost wildlife artists of his time. Each piece stands as a testament to his deep connection with the land and its creatures.

Zebra

Print on enhanced matt paper

540 x 500 mm

R990

Giraffe

Print on enhanced matt paper

540 x 500 mm

R990

Sable

Print on enhanced matt paper

540 x 500 mm

R990

The Master’s Brush: Harris’s Wildlife Legacy in Fine Art Prints

Every print displayed here is a piece of that legacy. Harris’s skill lay not only in accuracy but in capturing the very essence of these creatures. His brushstrokes echo the untamed spirit of the plains, offering a view into a world that has since faded, but remains alive through his art.

Leopard & Cheetah

Print on enhanced matt paper

540 x 500 mm

R990

Ostrich

Print on enhanced matt paper

540 x 500 mm

R990

Springbok

Print on enhanced matt paper

540 x 500 mm

R990

Wildebeest

Print on enhanced matt paper

540 x 500 mm

R990

Experience African Heritage: Bring the Wild Home

These fine art prints are more than images; they are fragments of history. Each piece offers a glimpse of the African wilderness as Harris saw it, a place of awe and grandeur. Display them in your home and carry with you the heritage of a land where nature once thrived in its full, unbroken glory.

Kudu

Print on enhanced matt paper

540 x 500 mm

R990

Buffalo

Print on enhanced matt paper

540 x 500 mm

R990

Gemsbok

Print on enhanced matt paper

540 x 500 mm

R990

Eland

Print on enhanced matt paper

540 x 500 mm

R990

Timeless Connections: Art as a Link to the Past

At Elizabeth Gordon Gallery, we are honored to showcase these works, bridging the gap between the past and present. We invite you to become a custodian of this history. By acquiring one of Harris’s fine art prints, you celebrate African heritage and become a part of its story.

Invest in History: The Wildlife of Sir William Cornwallis Harris

Bring the energy of Africa’s 19th-century wilderness into your space. Each print isn’t just an artwork; it’s a piece of the untamed past, preserved and brought to life with vibrant detail. Let these creatures—these symbols of Africa’s vastness—fill your world with their enduring beauty.