Le lion (The Lion)
Jean-Baptiste Oudry, publié en 1759
- Artiste
- Jean-Baptiste Oudry
- Datation
- publié en 1759
- Catégorie
- Estampe
- Technique
- hand-colored etching
- Collection
- National Gallery of Art, Washington
- Licence
- Domaine public, CC0
Description de l’image
This is a drawing of a lion in a forested rocky landscape. The lion is seen standing over a defeated animal. In the background, a forest with dense trees frames the scene. One monkey is visible among the rocks watching the lion. The setting conveys a wild, rugged terrain with rocky formations and scattered vegetation. Light and shadow emphasize textures in the lion's mane and the surrounding rocks. The composition focuses on the lion and its prey.