Lion dévorant un cheval

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.
Artiste
Eugène Delacroix
Datation
1844
Catégorie
Estampe
Technique
Lithographie sur papier vélin
Dimensions
17 × 23,6 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Domaine public, CC0

Description de l’image

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