The Hungry Lion Throws Itself on the Antelope

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In this vivid scene, a lion, its body cast in tones of brown and tawny gold, has pounced on an antelope, mid-attack. The antelope, shown in a lighter, almost beige color, has its back under the lion's grasp, mouth agape in distress. Both animals are framed by a dense, lush jungle, teeming with a variety of green shades and leaf shapes that create a rich, textured backdrop. This lush vegetation is punctuated by hints of bright flowers and a butterfly, adding bright spots of red and orange to the predominantly green scene. The setting sun casts a warm glow, seemingly backlighting portions of the dense foliage, enhancing the dramatic tension of the interaction between predator and prey. Different layers of leaves and shadows suggest depth, adding a sense of the secretive, wild nature of the scene.

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Despite never attending a formal art school, Henri Rousseau (1844–1910) is wildly recognized as a self-taught genius, who left a lasting legacy to the avant-garde movement. Rousseau practiced painting and drawing by copying artworks in the art museums of Paris in his spare time. Since he never studied anatomy and perspective at an art school, he developed a unique artistic style known as 'Naive' or 'Primitive'. His paintings are often depicted in a childish or dreamlike manner with their vivid colors, ambiguous spaces, and non-realistic scale. Most of his signature paintings portray wild animals or human figures in the jungle. His artwork was not accepted by the conservative critics so he became a member of the Parisian artistic and literary avant-garde movement where his works extensively influenced several generations of avant-garde artists and surrealists.