Leopards
1798
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1798
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This sketch shows two leopards in a tense moment. One is lying down with its mouth open, looking fierce. The other stands over it, its head tilted back as if mid-roar. Their fur is marked with sharp, dark spots against a lighter background. The artist used a mix of lines and shading to show muscle and movement. The leopards’ bodies are drawn with quick, confident strokes, making them feel wild yet controlled. Check out how this was made using etching, drypoint, aquatint.
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