León devorando un caballo

Eugène Delacroix, 1844

This is a drawing of a lion attacking its prey. The lion is shown with intricate detail, emphasizing its wild mane and determined expression. Its claws are embedded into the prey, partly covered by the lion's body. The background is sketched with varying shades of dark and light to provide depth and contrast to the figures in the foreground. The use of shading and line work creates a dramatic portrayal of the natural struggle in the animal kingdom. The drawing captures the primal nature of predators in the wild.
Artista
Eugène Delacroix
Fecha
1844
Tipo
Estampa
Técnica
Litografía sobre papel avitelado
Medidas
17 × 23,6 cm
Colección
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licencia
Dominio público, CC0

Descripción de la imagen

This is a drawing of a lion attacking its prey. The lion is shown with intricate detail, emphasizing its wild mane and determined expression. Its claws are embedded into the prey, partly covered by the lion's body. The background is sketched with varying shades of dark and light to provide depth and contrast to the figures in the foreground. The use of shading and line work creates a dramatic portrayal of the natural struggle in the animal kingdom. The drawing captures the primal nature of predators in the wild.

Eugène Delacroix