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Lion of the Atlas Mountains

Eugène Delacroix

Cleveland Museum of Art

Black and white image of a male lion lying down on the ground. The lion has a thick mane and is looking at the viewer. Its front right paw rests on top of its front left paw. The lion's head is resting on top of its paws. The background shows a rocky cave with a view of mountains and clouds in the distance. Small plants are scattered around the lion. The image has a beige border around it. The words "LION DE L'ATLAS" are printed at the bottom of the image.

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1148 × 893 px
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