Cougar Saved My Life 1972

"Cougar Saved My Life" is a dramatic illustration by Mort Künstler, created in 1972, depicting a cougar battling a grizzly bear in the wilderness. The scene is set against a rugged mountain backdrop, with a lone hunter observing the fight from a distance. The artist utilizes a realistic style, capturing the raw intensity of the struggle between the two animals. The painting evokes a sense of awe and wonder at the power and unpredictability of nature, and the courage and ferocity of the cougar in the face of danger. The title suggests a narrative of survival and unlikely heroism, making this piece a captivating visual representation of a thrilling encounter in the wild.