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Drawing of Lions

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image is a black-and-white drawing titled "Drawing of Lions" by an unknown artist. The drawing features two lions facing each other, drawn with pencil or charcoal, with their bodies covered in evenly spaced, uniform black circles. The lions have long manes and tails, with their front paws touching. The lions are drawn on a white background with a wooden frame around it. The frame has four visible screws, one in each corner. There are two eight-pointed star-like shapes, one above and one below the lions. The background of the drawing appears to have some smudges and marks. The overall appearance is simple, with minimal color and detail.

Artwork Details

Date
1770–1800
Medium
Watercolor on white paper
Culture
American
Dimensions
599 × 482 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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