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Lion's Head (one of pair)

Edward DiGennero

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture is of a lion's head made from stone. The color is a natural stone gray. The lion's features are stylized and abstract with smooth, rounded contours and minimal detail. The mane is suggested by soft, rounded lines. The sculpture is a fragment, showing only the head without any part of the body attached. The lion's expression is neutral with slightly parted lips. The surface appears worn down, giving it a soft appearance.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1940
Medium
watercolor and graphite on paperboard
Dimensions
3437 × 4580 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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