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Leopards

Samuel William Reynolds I after James Northcote

National Gallery of Art

This is a painting of two leopards in a cave. The leopards are depicted in a dynamic pose with their mouths open. One is crouched low to the ground, while the other stands slightly higher. Their fur is detailed with spots against the cave backdrop. The background shows a cave opening with dim lighting.

Artwork Details

Date
1798
Medium
mezzotint with etching, stipple, and roulette touched with white chalk on laid paper [second proof]
Dimensions
4471 × 3566 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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