Statue of Female Nude with Lion, Great Exhibition 1851
1851
photographic
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1851
photographic
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This is a black-and-white photo of a statue. A woman sits on a rock, half-draped in cloth, with one arm resting on a crouching lion. The lion’s fur is detailed, and its head is lowered toward her hand. The woman’s hair is styled in loose curls, and her face is calm. This photo was taken at the Great Exhibition in 1851, where new art and inventions were shown. The artist, Henneman, captured the statue’s mix of strength and grace. Look up Henneman, Nicolaas to see more of his work.
