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Le Repas du lion

after Auguste Rodin

National Gallery of Art

The image is a sketch of a man sitting with his arms resting on his knees and his head resting on his hand. His head is slightly tilted, and he appears to be looking to the side. The man's facial features are abstract and loosely detailed, with a suggestion of a contemplative expression. His hair is sketched vaguely, appearing as a rough outline. The drawing shows the man with a muscular build, and the lines give an impression of a draped garment or loose clothing around him. No specific jewelry is depicted, and he does not hold any objects. The background behind the figure is a blank space. The sketch is on a printed page that also contains text referencing a performance at Théâtre Antoine for the 1897-1898 season.

Artwork Details

Date
1897
Medium
collotype in red on wove paper
Dimensions
3466 × 4491 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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