Untitled (Lion) (Bez názvu (Lev))

c. 1940

Miroslav Hák

Associated Names
Miroslav Hák

Artist, Czech, 1911 - 1977

This image shows a lion in a restricted area. The photo displays a close-up side view of a lion with a thick mane and a leather collar around its neck, secured with a rope. The animal is positioned on wooden planks, with a partial view of a banner and wooden fencing in the background. The lion appears composed yet slightly resigned, with its head lowered and eyes looking forward. The black-and-white tones highlight the texture of the lion's fur and the roughness of the environment.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    gelatin silver print

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Anna Farova

  • Dimensions

    image: 36.5 x 28.6 cm (14 3/8 x 11 1/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2007.147.2


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Anna Fárová; gift to NGA, 2007.

Associated Names

Wikidata ID

Q64158325

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