Horse Devoured by a Lion (Cheval devore par un lion)

About this work

This drawing shows a horse lying on its side, half-buried in sand, with a lion’s head buried in its flank. The horse’s legs are tangled, and its body is twisted in pain. The lion’s fur is thick and wild, its jaws sunk deep into the horse’s side. The artist used quick, rough lines to show struggle and chaos. This style fits a time when artists focused on drama and raw emotion over calm scenes. Next, look up lithography to see how this print was made.