L’Amour terrassant un lion (Personification of Love Vanquishing a Lion)
1825
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1825
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This sketch shows a bare-chested figure with wings standing over a roaring lion. The person holds a spear in one hand and a bow in the other, stepping lightly on the lion’s back. Clouds swirl behind them, giving the scene a dramatic, dreamy feel. The artist used quick, sketchy lines to show movement and energy. The lion’s fur is drawn in tight curls, while the figure’s muscles are soft but defined. Next, check out lithography to see how this print was made.
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