Study of Lions
1867
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
About the artist
1867
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
Study of Lions is a 1867 ink by Cesare Biseo, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This image shows a collection of sketches of lions. The lions are drawn in various poses, some sitting and others lying down. The sketches are done in black and white, with different shades of gray used to create texture and depth. One interesting detail is the way the artist has captured the texture of the lions' fur, with short, quick strokes used to suggest the softness of their coats. The sketches also show the lions' powerful muscles, particularly in the shoulders and legs. If you're interested in learning more about the techniques used to create these sketches, you might want to look into the art of etching.
