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Wild Brush Studio

The Mel Johnson Whitetail Buck

The Mel Johnson Whitetail Buck

$59.00 USD
$59.00 USD
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The Mel Johnson Buck was harvested on October 29, 1965, near Peoria in Peoria County, Illinois, and is one of the most iconic whitetail deer in North American hunting history. Taken with archery equipment, this typical whitetail scored an official 204 4/8 inches net, earning recognition as the world-record typical archery whitetail for decades. Featuring 13 points, massive main beams, long tines, and an impressive inside spread of roughly 23–24 inches, the buck became a benchmark for size, symmetry, and fair-chase achievement, cementing its legacy as a true legend in the record books.

Paper Print Material

Trim: Full Bleed (Edge-to-Edge Print)

Premium Archival Smooth Matte Fine Art Paper: The heavyweight paper supports accurate color reproduction, as well as high-contrast, high-resolution output. Features an instant-dry coating that resists fingerprints and smudging.

  • Weight: 230 gsm, 9.5 mil
  • Texture: Smooth
  • Brightness/Color: Bright white
  • Finish: Matte
  • Acidity: Acid-free

Canvas Material

Size: 1.25″ Thickness

Material: Archival, Poly-Cotton Mix Canvas

Ready To Hang: Sawtooth (see attached image)

Mirror Wrap: The edges of the image gets reflected or ‘mirrored’ over the sides of the canvas. This what you won't lose details or have cropping near the edges.

High Quality Canvas: We print on a thick, archival-grade canvas to ensure durability. It is pH neutral and acid-free, so it will not yellow over time. Its bright white surface will support vibrant, dazzling colors that are consistent and accurate across a wide gamut with a semi-glossy sheen. Matte option is also available upon request. Comes in standard and custom sizes.

Solid Wood Stretcher Bars: Our solid wood stretcher bars ensure that the canvas print does not warp or bow over time. The rounded edges and beautifully beveled sides of our stretcher bars allow minimal contact with the canvas.

Color Accuracy: Our giclee, eco-solvent inkjet printers are color calibrated regularly to ensure the most color-accurate prints. These bright, vivid, and amazing colors will resist fading for over 100 years and help your prints last for generations.

Floating Framed Canvas

Mirror Wrap: The edges of the image gets reflected or ‘mirrored’ over the sides of the canvas. This what you won't lose details or have cropping near the edges.

Canvas Depth: 0.75″ (Low profile to fit floating frame).

This option features a thick, archival-grade polycotton-mix canvas that is carefully hand-stretched over solid wood stretcher bars, then attached to our standard wood float frame. Overall thickness of frame is 1.22" (see attached image for details). 

Ready To Hang: Hanging Wire Installed (see attached image)

Standard Floating Frame Colors: black, white, silver, & gold.

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