The Muddy Bull

Living on a sheep and beef farm, inspiration is never far from my doorstep. I had a very clear vision for this photograph, a strong, clean portrait of one of our Angus bulls, and I set out early with my camera, ready to capture it.

After days of rain, the weather finally cleared, and the light was perfect. I knew exactly where to find him and was excited to bring the image I had planned to life.

When I arrived, however, the bull had other ideas. Instead of the pristine portrait I had imagined, he had been enjoying a mud bath, completely unbothered by my expectations.

Although it wasn’t the photograph I had planned, it quickly became something better. The mud, texture and light revealed a raw strength and presence that felt far more honest, and Muddy Bull was created.

Fine Art Print
This photograph is printed on museum-grade, archival fine art paper with a lightly textured matte finish. The paper is conservation quality, designed to produce rich blacks and fine detail while remaining timeless and archival.

Sizing
Available in the following sizes:

• A3 (29.7 × 42 cm)

• A2 (42 × 59.4 cm)

• A1 (59.4 × 84.1 cm)

• 40 × 30 in (101.6 × 76.2 cm)

• A0 (84.1 × 118.9 cm)

Larger statement sizes are the most popular choice for this image.

 

Framing & Glazing (Important for Darker Prints)

All framed prints are glazed with high-quality acrylic, which is lighter and stronger than traditional glass and commonly used in homes, galleries, and museums. Acrylic is also safer for shipping, significantly reducing the risk of breakage.

Please note that for darker or black-toned prints, acrylic glazing can show more visible reflection, particularly in bright rooms or spaces with direct light sources or windows.

If reflection is a concern, you have a few options:

• Non-reflective glazing is available at an additional cost — please enquire prior to ordering

• Alternatively, consider a canvas print, which has no reflective surface and suits darker images beautifully

Professional framing advice is always available if you’re unsure which option is best for your space.

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Framing

We offer a simple, contemporary frame profile in White, Black, or Natural Wood Grain.
All frames are handmade, professionally finished, and arrive ready to hang.

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White Border Option (Important)

If you select a white border, the overall paper and frame size remains the same, and the image is slightly reduced to allow space for the border.

This means:

• An A2 framed print will still measure A2 overall

• The visible artwork will be slightly smaller due to the border

If you would prefer the image to fill the entire paper size, simply select no border.

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Canvas Prints

Our canvas prints are produced on premium cotton-polyester canvas using archival archival pigment inks and finished with a museum-grade protective lacquer.

• Presented on a sturdy stretcher frame

• Hanging hardware attached

• Canvas wraps around the edges of the frame

• Floating frames are available and pair beautifully with canvas prints

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Care & Handling

• Handle prints by the edges only and avoid touching the surface

• We recommend framing your print as soon as possible after unpacking

• Dark or black prints should not be re-rolled once opened, as this can cause marking

• Professional framing is recommended for darker images

 Unsure about sizing? - Click here for our size guide.

 

All By The Horns prints, frames and canvases are hand-made to order, and the volume of orders we receive varies week to week and seasonally — which means production times can and do change. Shipping Time Guideline:

New Zealand:

Canvases:

Approximately Two Weeks

Framed Canvases:

Approximately Three to Four Weeks

Framed Fine Art Prints:

Approximately Two Weeks

Unframed Prints:

Approximately One Week

Australia:

Canvases:

Approximately Three to Four Weeks

Framed Canvases:

Approximately Three to Four Weeks

Framed Fine Art Prints:

Approximately Three to Four Weeks

Unframed Prints:

Approximately One Week

*Peak times:

At peak times of year, especially the end-of-year holiday season, our sales volumes increase 3-4 times. Our staff push hard to get the work out, but our service times do extend. We will update our blog page with any changes, but from October to December our times do extend out after cut off orders are processed. While our cut-off dates are "guidelines, not deadlines", we recommend finalising your end of year orders as early as possible. Rest Of World We ship worldwide! Please get in contact regarding shipping time frame. Return Policy - All sales are final, I cannot refund for a change of mind.