Lion and Ball Figurine

Ella Josephine Sterling

National Gallery of Art

This is a painting of a lion with a distinct form and texture. The lion depicted has exaggerated and abstract proportions and a textured mane. The body shows varying colors, mainly browns and earthy tones, with emphasis on the torso muscles. One of the lion's front paws rests on a ball. The scene conveys strength and whimsy and is in the style of a surrealist artist, possibly inspired by Salvador Dalí.