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John Sullivan

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture depicts a lion in a walking posture against a rectangular wooden panel. The lion is shown in profile view with its body slightly bent, tail extended outward. The mane is intricately carved, suggesting movement and ferocity. The relief gives the lion a sense of emerging from the background. The sculpture is crafted from light brown wood. The panel has two metal loops at the top for hanging, suggesting vertical display at eye-level.