A colossal lupine creature prowls the icy mountains, its fur a swirling blend of dark white and deep blue, embodying a primal frenzy akin to a manticore. Its ferocious visage echoes the dramatic intensity of Nicolas Mignard's portraits and Alexandr Averin's emotive realism. Standing amidst a frozen expanse, this gargantuan snow beast emanates an aura of epic fantasy, evoking the chaotic beauty of explosive wildlife scenes. Its powerful, canine essence is underscored by a palette of dark grays, as if sculpted from the very stone and snow, and its expression is one of undeniable strength and mystique, a testament to the untamed spirit of the wilderness.