{"product_id":"the-boss","title":"The Boss","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eFree shipping across North America - Carefully packaged and shipped from my Alberta studio\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eLimited edition — once sold out, this piece will not be reproduced.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEach print is prepared and fulfilled here in my studio. Please allow 2–3 weeks for delivery\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Boss \u0026amp; Mount Temple\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFew animals have achieved the legendary status of \u003cstrong\u003eThe Boss\u003c\/strong\u003e, the massive male grizzly who has roamed Banff National Park for nearly three decades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn creating this painting, I studied countless photographs, videos and documentation of this remarkable bear, combining that research with a lifetime spent painting wildlife and travelling through grizzly country. From his damaged right ear and weathered, grizzled face to his long tawny-white claws and immense physical presence, I wanted every detail to help tell his story.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI chose \u003cstrong\u003eMount Temple\u003c\/strong\u003e as the backdrop because this painting is as much about the landscape as it is the bear. Its towering presence captures the grandeur of Banff and the extraordinary country The Boss calls home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMy goal was to portray the quiet confidence and tremendous power of a mature male grizzly—elevated on solid mountain stone, looking back across his domain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e“The Boss \u0026amp; Mount Temple” is my artistic tribute to one of the most remarkable grizzly bears of the Canadian Rockies.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cb style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eABOUT YOUR OPTIONS\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🍂 \u003cstrong\u003eArtist Proof – Fine Art Paper\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA hand-signed and numbered edition of only \u003cstrong\u003e450 prints\u003c\/strong\u003e, produced in-studio on premium Italian 100% cotton rag paper. Printed using a wide-format Epson SureColor printer for exceptional detail. Ships rolled with a certificate of authenticity. Custom framing required, allowing you to tailor the look to your space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🍂 \u003cstrong\u003eArtist Proof – Canvas Edition\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrinted on American-made artist canvas at a reduced size for enhanced detail and versatility. No glass or matting needed — making framing more affordable. Hand-signed, numbered, and limited to \u003cstrong\u003e450 in the edition\u003c\/strong\u003e. Each canvas is varnished for protection and shipped rolled with a certificate of authenticity\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e🍂 \u003cstrong\u003eStudio Canvas\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis version of our canvas giclee prints was introduced for those who want a print in the identical dimensions as the original painting.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eOnce framed this canvas will be the most impactful version and really provide that “Wow Factor” to any room.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eIt is printed with the same exacting standards as its smaller counterparts.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eThe edition size for this studio canvas is set at only \u003cstrong\u003e35\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eprints\u003c\/strong\u003e in total thus creating a very high collectable value. As with every McCaffrey print they are signed and numbered by Des and include a certificate of authenticity before they're rolled and packaged for shipping.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff8000;\"\u003ePlease allow 2-3 weeks for delivery. \u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"DES McCAFFREY","offers":[{"title":"18\" X 24\" Artist Proof Paper","offer_id":45993502638271,"sku":null,"price":175.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"20\" X 26.5\"  Artist Proof Canvas","offer_id":45993502671039,"sku":null,"price":295.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"30\" X 40\" Studio Canvas","offer_id":45993502703807,"sku":null,"price":595.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0811\/7069\/files\/the-boss-grizzly-bear-wildlife-art-print-des-mccaffrey.png?v=1786316389","url":"https:\/\/www.desmccaffrey.com\/products\/the-boss","provider":"Des McCaffrey Wildlife Art","version":"1.0","type":"link"}