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Löwe (Lion) from Deutsche Graphiker der Gegenwart (German Printmakers of Our Time)

René Beeh

1920

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Early Modern Animal

Dominant colour

Löwe (Lion) from Deutsche Graphiker der Gegenwart (German Printmakers of Our Time) is a 1920 ink by René Beeh, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: René Beeh
When & what style?: 1920
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This image depicts a charcoal drawing of a lion, rendered in dark gray tones. The lion is positioned with its head down and body facing left, its tail curled up behind it. The background of the image is a light beige color. A notable detail in the image is the expressive use of charcoal strokes to convey the texture and movement of the lion's fur. The artist's technique creates a sense of energy and dynamism in the piece. To learn more about the artist behind this work, explore the art of Beeh, René.