Artwork
Horse Devoured by a Lion
Horse Devoured by a Lion is a print by the Romanticist artist Théodore Géricault. It dates from 1823 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
About this work
Overview
Horse Devoured by a Lion is a print created by Théodore Géricault in 1823. Géricault was a French artist associated with the Romantic movement.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a dramatic scene of a lion attacking a horse, capturing the intense struggle between the two animals. The horse's contorted legs and open eye convey a sense of anguish and desperation.
Technique & Style
Géricault's detailed rendering of the animals' muscles and fur emphasizes the ferocity of the scene. The use of sharp lines and chiaroscuro creates a dramatic contrast between light and shadow, heightening the emotional impact of the image.
Artist & collection
Artist
Jean-Louis André Théodore Géricault (French: ; 26 September 1791 – 26 January 1824) was a French painter and lithographer.
