Siberian Tiger, Martin G. Katon (b. 1947), c.1990s, lithograph, 24x29 in, signed & numbered 229/250, wildlife portrait
A striking limited edition lithograph titled Siberian Tiger by Martin Gilbert Katon (b. 1947), numbered 229/250 and hand-signed in pencil. Measuring 24 x 29 inches, this powerful wildlife portrait captures the commanding gaze and intricate fur detail of the endangered Amur tiger. Known for his deep connection to animals and Native American heritage, Katon brings reverence, craftsmanship, and storytelling to this dramatic big cat image. Acquired through Mitch Morse Gallery; now available at Artfind Gallery, Washington DC.
Artwork Description
Siberian Tiger presents a frontal, intimate portrait of the majestic Amur tiger, its golden eyes meeting the viewer with unwavering intensity. Katon positions the animal centrally against a softly stippled gold and olive background, creating a luminous halo effect that elevates the tiger to an almost spiritual presence.
The fur is rendered with meticulous linear strokes, layering white, charcoal, and amber tones to achieve both volume and texture. The whiskers are finely articulated; the facial striping is sharply defined yet subtly modulated. Katon’s approach balances realism with stylized emphasis, highlighting the symmetry of the tiger’s face and the quiet power in its stance.
The background’s granular lithographic texture contrasts with the precision of the animal’s features, suggesting atmosphere without distracting from the subject. The print is hand-signed in pencil lower right, Martin Gilbert Katon, and numbered 229/250 lower left. The sheet measures approximately 24 x 29 inches.
Created during Katon’s mature career, when wildlife and Native spiritual symbolism were central themes, this image reflects his belief in the sacred connection between animals, people, and the natural world. The tiger becomes not merely a portrait but an emblem of strength, survival, and reverence for endangered species.
Light foxing is present in the margins consistent with age, not intruding into the central image.
Artist Biography
Martin Gilbert Katon (born 1947) has been painting professionally for over four decades, building a career distinguished by technical craftsmanship, spiritual symbolism, and deep devotion to animals and Native American culture. Art is not his only passion. Over the course of his life, Katon has been a lumberjack, Thai kick boxer, painting instructor, cave explorer, and professional drummer. These varied experiences have shaped the intensity and discipline visible in his work.
Holding a B.A. in Fine Arts, Katon has produced approximately 6,000 paintings over a 40-year full-time career. His work has been featured in numerous galleries across the United States and has earned multiple first-place honors. His first major article appeared in American Artist Magazine in 1978, covering the Katon Studio in Santa Monica. He was later featured as a cover story in the January 3, 2008 issue of The Argonaut newspaper in Marina del Rey, California.
Katon is often referred to as the “Crocodile Dundee” of the painting world, reflecting both his rugged persona and his immersive lifestyle. He has lived with Native American communities and rescued wild animals that he later paints. His artistic influences stem primarily from his love of animals and Native American culture. As Katon states, “In my paintings, my own heritage comes together. I come from Scottish craftsmen, English writers, and traders who married Native Americans. Craftsmanship is important in my work and there are stories in my paintings. The animals and people are connected to Mother Earth and Father Sky.”
His paintings have been shown in hundreds of galleries, including Merrill Chase Galleries of Chicago and Joe Wade Galleries of Santa Fe. He has exhibited with Angel Gallery of Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, and the Toledo Museum of Art. Katon is active in numerous charitable endeavors, including Make-A-Wish, Angel Wings, and wildlife rescue organizations such as Wild Horses in Need. He also teaches art at private schools, working with children with learning differences and youth at risk.
Katon’s work occupies a unique intersection between wildlife realism and spiritual narrative painting. While many wildlife artists focus purely on anatomical accuracy, Katon integrates biography, heritage, and activism into his images. His life among Native communities and his hands-on involvement in rescuing domestic and wild animals inform a body of work that is both representational and reverential.
By the 1990s and early 2000s, Katon had refined a signature technique marked by dense fur detailing, glowing backgrounds, and direct frontal compositions that emphasize psychological presence. His wildlife portraits, particularly large predators such as tigers, wolves, and horses, convey both dignity and vulnerability, aligning with broader conservation awareness movements.
As of 2026, Katon remains recognized among collectors of American wildlife art for his disciplined draftsmanship and narrative symbolism. His legacy rests not only in the quantity of his output but in the authenticity of lived experience behind each subject.
Martin Gilbert Katon (b. 1947)
Siberian Tiger
Lithograph
24 x 29 inches
Signed and numbered 229/250
Certificate of Authentication
This certifies that Siberian Tiger is an original limited edition lithograph by Martin Gilbert Katon (b. 1947).
Medium: Lithograph
Dimensions: 24 x 29 inches
Edition: 229/250
Signature: Hand-signed in pencil
Provenance: Mitch Morse Gallery; Artfind Gallery, Washington DC
Guaranteed authentic.
Condition
Very good vintage condition with light foxing visible primarily in the margins. Image area remains strong with vibrant color and crisp detail. Minor age-related handling consistent with storage.
Provenance
Mitch Morse Gallery (acquired in NYC, United States and Europe)
Private Collection
Artfind Gallery, Washington DC (Current Owner)
Siberian Tiger, Martin G. Katon (b. 1947), c.1990s, lithograph, 24x29 in, signed & numbered 229/250, wildlife portrait
A striking limited edition lithograph titled Siberian Tiger by Martin Gilbert Katon (b. 1947), numbered 229/250 and hand-signed in pencil. Measuring 24 x 29 inches, this powerful wildlife portrait captures the commanding gaze and intricate fur detail of the endangered Amur tiger. Known for his deep connection to animals and Native American heritage, Katon brings reverence, craftsmanship, and storytelling to this dramatic big cat image. Acquired through Mitch Morse Gallery; now available at Artfind Gallery, Washington DC.
Artwork Description
Siberian Tiger presents a frontal, intimate portrait of the majestic Amur tiger, its golden eyes meeting the viewer with unwavering intensity. Katon positions the animal centrally against a softly stippled gold and olive background, creating a luminous halo effect that elevates the tiger to an almost spiritual presence.
The fur is rendered with meticulous linear strokes, layering white, charcoal, and amber tones to achieve both volume and texture. The whiskers are finely articulated; the facial striping is sharply defined yet subtly modulated. Katon’s approach balances realism with stylized emphasis, highlighting the symmetry of the tiger’s face and the quiet power in its stance.
The background’s granular lithographic texture contrasts with the precision of the animal’s features, suggesting atmosphere without distracting from the subject. The print is hand-signed in pencil lower right, Martin Gilbert Katon, and numbered 229/250 lower left. The sheet measures approximately 24 x 29 inches.
Created during Katon’s mature career, when wildlife and Native spiritual symbolism were central themes, this image reflects his belief in the sacred connection between animals, people, and the natural world. The tiger becomes not merely a portrait but an emblem of strength, survival, and reverence for endangered species.
Light foxing is present in the margins consistent with age, not intruding into the central image.
Artist Biography
Martin Gilbert Katon (born 1947) has been painting professionally for over four decades, building a career distinguished by technical craftsmanship, spiritual symbolism, and deep devotion to animals and Native American culture. Art is not his only passion. Over the course of his life, Katon has been a lumberjack, Thai kick boxer, painting instructor, cave explorer, and professional drummer. These varied experiences have shaped the intensity and discipline visible in his work.
Holding a B.A. in Fine Arts, Katon has produced approximately 6,000 paintings over a 40-year full-time career. His work has been featured in numerous galleries across the United States and has earned multiple first-place honors. His first major article appeared in American Artist Magazine in 1978, covering the Katon Studio in Santa Monica. He was later featured as a cover story in the January 3, 2008 issue of The Argonaut newspaper in Marina del Rey, California.
Katon is often referred to as the “Crocodile Dundee” of the painting world, reflecting both his rugged persona and his immersive lifestyle. He has lived with Native American communities and rescued wild animals that he later paints. His artistic influences stem primarily from his love of animals and Native American culture. As Katon states, “In my paintings, my own heritage comes together. I come from Scottish craftsmen, English writers, and traders who married Native Americans. Craftsmanship is important in my work and there are stories in my paintings. The animals and people are connected to Mother Earth and Father Sky.”
His paintings have been shown in hundreds of galleries, including Merrill Chase Galleries of Chicago and Joe Wade Galleries of Santa Fe. He has exhibited with Angel Gallery of Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, and the Toledo Museum of Art. Katon is active in numerous charitable endeavors, including Make-A-Wish, Angel Wings, and wildlife rescue organizations such as Wild Horses in Need. He also teaches art at private schools, working with children with learning differences and youth at risk.
Katon’s work occupies a unique intersection between wildlife realism and spiritual narrative painting. While many wildlife artists focus purely on anatomical accuracy, Katon integrates biography, heritage, and activism into his images. His life among Native communities and his hands-on involvement in rescuing domestic and wild animals inform a body of work that is both representational and reverential.
By the 1990s and early 2000s, Katon had refined a signature technique marked by dense fur detailing, glowing backgrounds, and direct frontal compositions that emphasize psychological presence. His wildlife portraits, particularly large predators such as tigers, wolves, and horses, convey both dignity and vulnerability, aligning with broader conservation awareness movements.
As of 2026, Katon remains recognized among collectors of American wildlife art for his disciplined draftsmanship and narrative symbolism. His legacy rests not only in the quantity of his output but in the authenticity of lived experience behind each subject.
Martin Gilbert Katon (b. 1947)
Siberian Tiger
Lithograph
24 x 29 inches
Signed and numbered 229/250
Certificate of Authentication
This certifies that Siberian Tiger is an original limited edition lithograph by Martin Gilbert Katon (b. 1947).
Medium: Lithograph
Dimensions: 24 x 29 inches
Edition: 229/250
Signature: Hand-signed in pencil
Provenance: Mitch Morse Gallery; Artfind Gallery, Washington DC
Guaranteed authentic.
Condition
Very good vintage condition with light foxing visible primarily in the margins. Image area remains strong with vibrant color and crisp detail. Minor age-related handling consistent with storage.
Provenance
Mitch Morse Gallery (acquired in NYC, United States and Europe)
Private Collection
Artfind Gallery, Washington DC (Current Owner)
