Delacroix – Carnivorous Lion Against Dark Background | Oil Study

Eugène Delacroix’s study captures a lion mid-emergence from darkness, its ochre and sienna fur glowing against the void behind it. The artist’s loose, energetic brushwork emphasizes raw animal power while the dramatic tonal contrast reflects his fascination with Rubens and Baroque theatricality.

Artist	Edgar Degas
Year	Unknown
Category	Animals
Medium	Oil on canvas
Licence	CC0 Public Domain
Resolution	5 119 × 3 741 px
Format	JPEG
File Size	~9.0 MB