Artwork
Löwe (Lion) from Deutsche Graphiker der Gegenwart (German Printmakers of Our Time)
Löwe (Lion) from Deutsche Graphiker der Gegenwart (German Printmakers of Our Time) is an ink print by René Beeh. It dates from 1920 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Löwe (Lion) is a lithograph by René Beeh, created in 1920 as part of the portfolio Deutsche Graphiker der Gegenwart (German Printmakers of Our Time).
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a lion with its head lowered and body turned to the left, tail curled upwards, conveying a sense of movement and energy.
Technique & Style
The lithograph is characterized by expressive charcoal strokes that capture the texture and dynamism of the lion's fur, rendered in dark gray tones against a light beige background.
Artist & collection
