The image depicts a man and a lion in a rocky, mountainous landscape. The man is standing on a rock, facing away from the viewer, with his right arm raised holding a long spear or stick. He has dark skin and short black hair and is shirtless and barefoot. He has a second spear across his back. To the right of the man, a lion is seen attacking another animal on the ground. The lion is brown with a long tail and appears to be biting the other animal. In the background, there are mountains and a palm tree. The sky is hazy. The entire scene is rendered in shades of brown and gray. At the bottom of the image, there is a caption in cursive text.
Artwork Details
- Dimensions
- 750 × 620 px
- Museum Record
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