Wounded Lioness
1850
oil
From the collection of Art Institute of Chicago
1850
oil
From the collection of Art Institute of Chicago
The painting shows a lioness with visible wounds. It's an oil on canvas work. The lioness appears to be resting or recovering, which suggests a moment of calm after a struggle, and this calmness is interesting because it's not what you'd expect from a wild animal. The artist used simple colors to convey this feeling. The lioness is the main focus of the painting, and everything else is secondary. You can learn more about similar uses of color and light by looking into the technique: glazing.
