Wildlife Oil Painting by Shalla Murphy

Original 1992 Wildlife Oil Painting by Shalla Murphy - "Wolf in the Birches" (18" x 20") Up for auction is a captivating, original wildlife painting by artist Shalla Murphy, completed in 1992. The artwork beautifully captures a lone gray wolf peeking from behind a cluster of stark white birch trees in a serene, snowy winter landscape. Painted with a masterful, cool-toned palette of blues, grays, and soft whites, this piece carries an evocative, peaceful yet mysterious mood perfect for rustic, cabin, or traditional home decor. The painting is beautifully housed in a premium, layered double-matted frame, measuring 18" x 20" total. The front of the canvas is clearly signed "Shalla" in the lower right corner. The reverse side features a professionally sealed dust cover with an authentic, handwritten artist gallery tag revealing its personal provenance. The tag reads: "To Margaret #14 + Chauser + Emma 1992 / By Shalla Murphy." This denotes it as piece #14 from the artist's personal series or catalog. Item Specifics: Artist: Shalla Murphy Title/Subject: Wolf in Winter Birch Forest Year of Creation: 1992 Medium: Oil (or Acrylic) on Canvas Framed Size: 18" x 20" Signature: Signed on front (lower right) and fully attributed on the reverse gallery label Condition: Excellent vintage condition. The frame is structurally sound, the backing paper is completely intact, and the integrated hanging wire is sturdy and ready to hang. Nearest intersection Yonge Street and Steeles Avenue