Attaque du lion
1830
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1830
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This black-and-white print shows a dramatic fight between a person and a lion. The man stands on a rocky ground, gripping a spear with both hands. The lion lunges forward, its mouth open wide, claws outstretched. The background is dark and stormy, with swirling lines that make the scene feel wild and intense. The title *Attaque du lion* means "lion attack," and the artist used loose, sketchy lines to show the action. This style makes the scene feel urgent and full of movement. Next, look up lithography to see how artists like Boulanger made prints like this.
