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Le lion (The Lion)

A.-J. de Fehrt after Jean-Baptiste Oudry

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a lion in a forested rocky landscape. The lion is seen standing over a defeated animal. In the background, a forest with dense trees frames the scene. One monkey is visible among the rocks watching the lion. The setting conveys a wild, rugged terrain with rocky formations and scattered vegetation. Light and shadow emphasize textures in the lion's mane and the surrounding rocks. The composition focuses on the lion and its prey.

Artwork Details

Date
published 1759
Medium
hand-colored etching
Dimensions
3190 × 4349 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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