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The Amorous Lion [Le lion amoureux]

Félix Bracquemond, after Gustave Moreau

National Gallery of Art

The image displays a woman standing in a relaxed pose with a staff. She has soft features, flowing hair, and a wide-brimmed hat. She is partially covered in patterned fabric and is accompanied by a lion. The background features a textured landscape with trees, rocks, and distant towers under a cloudy sky.

Artwork Details

Date
1886
Medium
etching on parchment
Dimensions
3360 × 4637 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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