William J. Koelpin Off Season, 1979 Print 99/600

Updated September 4, 2026

Medium: Limited Edition Colour Print Edition: 99/600 Signed: Hand signed in pencil lower right by the artist Plate Signed: "Wm. J. Koelpin ©79" within the image Title: Off Season Framed Size: 34" x 29" A charming sporting-themed limited edition print depicting a hunter during the quiet months of the year carefully carving a duck decoy while seated beside his loyal spaniel. Surrounding him are reminders of the previous hunting season, including waterfowl decoys, a shotgun, field gear, and sporting literature. Koelpin's warm palette and realistic attention to detail have made his wildlife and sporting art especially popular with hunters, collectors, and outdoor enthusiasts. Hand signed in pencil and numbered 99/600, this attractive example is professionally matted and framed, making it ready for display. Artist Biography William J. Koelpin is an American wildlife and sporting artist recognized for his realistic depictions of hunting traditions, waterfowl, sporting dogs, and rural outdoor life. His paintings and limited edition prints gained popularity throughout the 1970s and 1980s among collectors of sporting art, reflecting the heritage and craftsmanship associated with North American hunting culture. His work frequently celebrates the quieter moments surrounding the sport, emphasizing tradition, conservation, and the relationship between sportsmen and the outdoors.

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