Supporting Lion

Cleveland Museum of Art

The sculpture depicts a lion, titled "Supporting Lion". The lion is carved from reddish-brown stone with darker flecks. It sits on its haunches, facing right, with its front legs straight and paws flat. The lion's mane is carved in textured, curved lines. A rectangular frame surrounds the lion, with a flat top and a base. The frame is thicker at the top and tapers down to the base. The lion's facial features include a short snout, small nose, and small eyes. The background is a gradient from dark gray at the top to light gray at the bottom.