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
Frames are handcrafted in a simple, contemporary profile and are available in white, black, or oak wood grain. All framed prints are professionally mounted, glazed with high-quality acrylic, and arrive ready to hang.

Acrylic is lightweight, durable, and widely used in homes, galleries, and museums, making it ideal for shipping without the risk of breakage.

A white border option is available. Selecting a border will slightly reduce the image area to allow space for the border while maintaining the overall print size.

Care & Handling

Fine art prints should be handled with care to ensure they remain in beautiful condition.

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

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

• For darker or black prints, professional framing is recommended, as these surfaces can show marks more easily.

• Darker prints should not be re-rolled once opened, as this can cause surface marking.

• If storing unframed, keep your print flat or in its original packaging until ready to frame.

• Avoid exposing prints to direct sunlight, moisture, or excessive humidity.

When framed and displayed with care, your print will remain a timeless piece to enjoy for many years.

Canvas Prints
Canvas prints are produced on premium cotton-polyester canvas using long-life archival inks and finished with a museum-grade lacquer to protect against moisture, abrasion, and UV damage. Canvases are stretched on a solid timber frame with hanging hardware attached.

Floating frames are available and pair beautifully with canvas prints

 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.