{"product_id":"boss-of-the-river-midnight-blue-hippo-wall-art","title":"Boss of the River – Hippo Wildlife Contemporary Pop Art Print – Midnight Blue | Ilana McBain","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBoss of the River – Midnight Blue Edition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eContemporary Hippo Wall Art by Australian Artist Ilana McBain\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBoss of the River – Midnight Blue Edition is a contemporary wildlife artwork by Australian artist Ilana McBain, printed on museum-quality cotton rag paper.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn the rivers of Africa, the hippopotamus is one of the most powerful animals in the wild. Beneath the calm surface of the water lies immense strength, quiet confidence, and a commanding presence.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBoss of the River captures this moment of still authority. Emerging from the water, the hippo meets the viewer with steady certainty — a reminder that true dominance rarely needs to announce itself.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Midnight Blue edition introduces a deeper and more dramatic atmosphere to the composition. The rich navy background evokes the depth of river waters at dusk, allowing the sculptural form of the hippo to emerge with striking clarity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe contrast between the dark water tones and the simplified graphic shapes gives the artwork a bold contemporary presence.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThrough her distinctive visual language, McBain blends elements of pop art, contemporary design, and symbolic storytelling. Strong contrast and confident lines distill the spirit of the animal into a modern graphic form that feels both playful and powerful.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eAbout the Artwork\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBoss of the River – Midnight Blue Edition is a contemporary wildlife artwork by Australian artist Ilana McBain, featuring a powerful hippopotamus emerging from water in a bold graphic composition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCreated in McBain’s distinctive style blending contemporary pop art with modern decorative design, the artwork combines strong contrast, simplified forms, and sculptural lines to create striking hippo wall art suited for contemporary interiors and collectors of modern wildlife art.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• contemporary wildlife wall art collectors\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• modern living room wall art\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• statement artwork for contemporary homes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• designer interior styling\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• modern office and creative spaces\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• gallery walls and curated art displays\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eArtwork Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eArtist: Ilana McBain\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTitle: Boss of the River – Midnight Blue Edition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStyle: Contemporary Pop Art \/ Modern Decorative Art\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSubject: Hippopotamus Wildlife Art\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMedium: Museum archival fine art print\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePaper: 290gsm Entrada archival cotton rag paper\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinish: Soft matte museum-quality surface\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin: Australia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction \u0026amp; Materials\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProfessionally printed on 290gsm Entrada museum archival cotton rag paper using archival pigment inks for exceptional colour clarity and longevity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe soft matte surface enhances tonal depth while reducing glare, allowing the composition to hold presence within contemporary interiors.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach print is mounted with museum-grade mat board on foam core, prepared for refined framing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAvailable Sizes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrint Size\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrint Dimensions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMounted Size\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMounted Dimensions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA3\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e29.7 × 42 cm (11.7 × 16.5 in)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMounted to A2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e42 × 59.4 cm (16.5 × 23.4 in)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e42 × 59.4 cm (16.5 × 23.4 in)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMounted to A1\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e59.4 × 84.1 cm (23.4 × 33.1 in)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA1\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e59.4 × 84.1 cm (23.4 × 33.1 in)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMounted to A0\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e84.1 × 118.9 cm (33.1 × 46.8 in)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA0\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e84.1 × 118.9 cm (33.1 × 46.8 in)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMounted\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eN\/A\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShipping\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAustralia — Shipped mounted and professionally protected.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInternational — Shipped rolled in protective art tubes for safe global delivery.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis contemporary pop art print by Australian artist Ilana McBain is part of her contemporary fine art print collection designed for collectors and interior designers seeking bold decorative artworks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOther Colour Editions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnapologetically Solid is also available in a Green Edition, offering a softer natural tone that highlights the graphic form of the hippo.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e👉 \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ilanamcbain.com\/products\/boss-of-the-river-olive-green-hippo-wall-art-ilana-mcbain\" title=\"Boss Of The River - Deep Olive\"\u003eView the Green edition\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ilana McBain 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