William J. Koelpin The Enthusiast Print 134/600

Updated August 8, 2026

Medium: Limited Edition Colour Print Edition: 134/600 Signed: Hand signed in pencil lower right by the artist Plate Signed: "Wm. J. Koelpin ©80" within the image Title: The Enthusiast Framed Size: 30" x 35" A beautifully rendered sporting print depicting a seasoned duck hunter patiently waiting in a marsh aboard a traditional wooden skiff with his faithful black retriever at his side. Windswept reeds, rain-streaked skies, and the subdued palette evoke the quiet anticipation familiar to waterfowl hunters. Koelpin masterfully captures the companionship between hunter and dog while conveying the atmosphere of an overcast autumn morning. Hand signed in pencil by the artist and numbered 134/600, this desirable limited edition is attractively matted and framed, making it an excellent addition to a collection of wildlife or sporting art. Artist Biography William J. Koelpin is an American wildlife and sporting artist best known for his realistic portrayals of hunting traditions, waterfowl, sporting dogs, and the North American outdoors. His paintings and limited edition prints gained widespread popularity during the 1970s and 1980s, particularly among collectors of sporting art. Koelpin's work emphasizes the heritage of waterfowling, conservation, and the enduring relationship between sportsmen, their dogs, and the natural landscape.

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