Lion
1790
graphite
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1790
graphite
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
John Flaxman drew a resting lion in graphite. The lines are smooth and precise. The lion’s form looks solid, not fuzzy. This is a study, not a finished work. Flaxman made many of these to understand animal shapes. The muscle curves are clear and delicate. See how the light plays on the lion’s flank. It feels alive. Check out more by Flaxman, John.
