Lion Devouring a Rabbit
Eugène Delacroix, a leading figure of the Romantic movement, brings a fierce energy to this sketch of a lion finishing off a rabbit. Instead of a chaotic battle, the lion looks almost relaxed, lounging against a rugged landscape while clutching its meal. You can see Delacroix's signature rapid, expressive lines that give the animal's fur and the surrounding rocks a sense of vibrating life. He was famous for his animal studies, often visiting the Jardin des Plantes in Paris to observe lions, which is why this creature feels so anatomically correct despite being a quick study.
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