This is a detailed sketch of a lion's head, positioned to show its profile. The drawing features the lion's broad nose, rounded mouth, large eye, and flowing mane. The facial features are depicted with various curves and lines. The sketch is on textured paper with pencil shading creating variations in the background. Handwritten text at the bottom reads "Leone de l'Escalier du capitol."
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1752/1756
- Medium
- black chalk on laid paper
- Dimensions
- 3100 × 4505 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original