Lions in a Mountainous Landscape
The Met
Artist: Théodore Gericault(French, Rouen 1791–1824 Paris)
Date: ca. 1818–20
Department: European Paintings
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Oil on wood
Dimensions: 19 x 23 1/2 in. (48.3 x 59.7 cm)
Credit Line: Purchase, Nineteenth-Century, Modern, and Contemporary Funds and Lila Acheson Wallace Gift, 2011
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
A group of lions and cubs in a dark environment, with one adult lion roaring
Detailed Description
A group of lions and lion cubs is depicted in a dimly lit, dark environment. The animals are rendered in shades of brown, ochre, and dark orange, with highlights of lighter tan and white on their fur. In the foreground, a large lion lies stretched out, facing right, with its head turned towards the viewer. Its mouth is open in a roar, revealing teeth and a pink tongue. Its mane is a shaggy brown. To its left, another large lion is partially visible, lying down with its head resting, appearing to be asleep or at rest. Behind these two adult lions, towards the upper right, are three smaller lion cubs. One cub is positioned higher up, its body mostly obscured, but its head and front paws are visible. Another cub is lower and to the right, lying down with its head turned towards the right edge of the frame. A third cub is nestled between the two larger lions and the other cubs, its form less distinct. The background is very dark, with deep greens and browns on the left, transitioning to a dark reddish-brown on the right, possibly suggesting a cave or a rocky den. The ground beneath the lions is a lighter, muted beige or off-white. A bone-like object is visible near the front lion's left paw. Light appears to emanate from the lower left, illuminating the animals' forms against the darker background.
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