Horse Devoured by a Lion (Cheval devore par un lion)

Théodore Gericault

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a lion with its prey. The lion is focused on an animal it has felled. The scene is set against a rocky background. The lion’s expression and posture convey dominance and the cycle of life in nature. The details in the animal's mane and the texture of the cave walls are depicted with intricate line work. The drawing is monochromatic.