Who painted Leopards?

Leopards was painted by Samuel William Reynolds I in 1798.

Where can I see Leopards?

Leopards is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Leopards?

Leopards is associated with Romanticism.

Can I buy a print of Leopards?

Museum-quality prints of Leopards are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

Leopards

Samuel William Reynolds I , 1798

Leopards is a chalk print by the Romanticist artist Samuel William Reynolds I. It dates from 1798 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

Inscription: Inscribed:in plate, in image, at lower left: Northcote pinx
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About this work

Overview

Leopards is a print created by Samuel William Reynolds I in 1798 using mezzotint, etching, and stipple techniques on laid paper.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts two leopards in a rocky environment, one sitting low with its mouth open and the other standing on its hind legs, yawning. The dramatic, dark background emphasizes the animals, conveying a sense of wildness and untamed nature.

Technique & Style

The artist achieved a detailed representation of the leopards' fur with small spots and rendered their poses in a natural yet slightly exaggerated manner, utilizing a range of tonal values.