Leopard

c. 1925

Renée Sintenis

Associated Names
Renée Sintenis

Artist, German, 1888 - 1965

This is a drawing of a crouching leopard. The drawing features a simplistic depiction of a leopard captured in a dynamic, crouching pose. The animal's form is outlined with a continuous, dark line. The body of the leopard is adorned with irregular spots, characteristic of its patterning, which are indicated with shaded or solid shapes. The background is plain. The overall minimalist style highlights the leopard's posture and elegance.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    drypoint

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Ruth Cole Kainen

  • Dimensions

    plate: 19 x 15.9 cm (7 1/2 x 6 1/4 in.)
    sheet: 38.9 x 30 cm (15 5/16 x 11 13/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2006.57.32

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

(Martin Sumers Graphics, New York); Mrs. Ruth Kainen, Washington, D.C., purchased April 18, 1989; gift to NGA, 2006.

Associated Names

Wikidata ID

Q76355819

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