Equestrian & Animals
Lioness Resting
Johannes Cornelis van Essen
A majestic lioness rests with a calm, direct gaze in this masterful 19th-century animal study.
Lioness Reclining
Unknown Artist
1855 · Oil Paint, Panel
A powerful yet serene depiction of a reclining lioness in a brooding landscape.
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Where it works
A substantial, grounding work with warm, lived-in color — brings a composed sense of weight.
- Often works in
- Library · Study · Living Room
- Placement
- Reads best above substantial furniture or an open wall
- Walls
- Benefits from light or mid-tone surroundings
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Olive green, Soft sage
About the piece
Painted around 1855 by the Romantic master Eugène Delacroix, this oil on panel captures a lioness in a moment of quiet repose. The work highlights Delacroix's fascination with the natural world and his ability to convey majesty through fluid brushwork and a rich, atmospheric palette.
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