Portrait of Mr. Van Amburgh with His Animals by Edwin Landseer. A lion tamer in a white tunic stands inside a cage, gesturing toward a large lion, surrounded by a tiger, a lioness, and leopards.

Portrait of Mr. Van Amburgh with His Animals

Edwin Landseer

1846 · Oil Paint, Canvas

A dramatic Victorian portrait of the legendary lion tamer Isaac Van Amburgh surrounded by majestic big cats.

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Where it works

A bold work with active energy in walnut and cognac tones — supports a polished room with depth.

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Living Room · Library · Study
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Works well when the wall can carry a broader statement
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Benefits from light or mid-tone surroundings
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Rich brown, Charcoal black, Terracotta clay

About the piece

A masterful 1846 composition by Sir Edwin Landseer, this work portrays the celebrated American lion tamer Isaac Van Amburgh. Framed by the literal bars of a cage, the scene captures the dramatic tension and calm authority of Van Amburgh as he commands a diverse pride of lions, tigers, and leopards with theatrical poise.

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