This is a drawing of a reclining figure accompanied by celestial beings and a lion. The image depicts a male figure resting on a draped surface, surrounded by four winged beings and a lion. The celestial beings are positioned dynamically around the reclining figure, one appears to be engaged with the male figure directly. The background features swirling cloud forms. The drawing is rendered in a monochromatic palette with ink and wash, emphasizing fine lines and shading.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 18th century
- Medium
- pen and brown ink, brush and brown ink, and brown wash, heightened with white, on prepared laid paper
- Dimensions
- 3251 × 4314 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original