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A Lion Fighting a Crocodile

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts a drawing of a battle between a lion and a crocodile. The lion is on the left, shown from the side with its body in a low position, and its head not visible. The lion's front right paw is stretched out and touching the ground. The lion's back left leg is bent. The crocodile's body and head fill the right half. The crocodile has scales. The crocodile's head is facing forward and its mouth is open. The background includes grass at the bottom. The drawing is on brown paper. The style is by Nicholas Roerich. The title of the drawing is "A Lion Fighting a Crocodile".

Artwork Details

Date
early 19th century
Medium
Ink and translucent watercolor on paper
Culture
India (Rajasthan, Bundi)
Dimensions
599 × 461 px
Public Domain
Yes
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