Study of Lions

1867

Cesare Biseo

Associated Names
Cesare Biseo

Artist, Italian, 1843 - 1909

This is a drawing of multiple studies of lions in different positions. The drawing features sketches of lions in various poses and angles. There is a reclining lion with detailed mane and anatomy, surrounded by quick sketches of a lion's face highlighting mane texture and gaze intensity. A lion in a prowling position is shown nearby, emphasizing its sleek form and strength. Additionally, a smaller sketch depicts two animals interacting on a perch. Intricate line work, shading, and texturing capture the lions' character and majesty in different stances and expressions.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching

  • Credit Line

    The Ahmanson Foundation

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 27.4 × 37 cm (10 13/16 × 14 9/16 in.)
    plate: 25.2 × 33 cm (9 15/16 × 13 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2013.29.3


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

(Stanza del Borgo, Milan); purchased 2013 by NGA.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

lower left in plate: C. Biseo F. dal [illegible; scratched out] / -Roma 1867-; by later hand, upper right verso, in graphite: t, lt

Wikidata ID

Q76561899

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