Orlando Rescuing Oliver from the Lion
1789
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
About the artist
1789
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Orlando Rescuing Oliver from the Lion is a 1789 ink by Raphael Lamar West, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This sketch shows a chaotic, tangled scene with lots of swirling lines and figures. A lion is in the middle, surrounded by people who seem to be fighting or rescuing each other. The lines are loose and sketchy, almost like a quick drawing, with some areas filled in with light brown wash. The messy, dramatic style suggests movement and emotion, which fits the Romanticism movement. The artist used pen and ink, layering lines to create depth and texture. Check out more about Romanticism to see how this style played with drama and nature.
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