Lion Lying Down (1915)
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"Lion Lying Down" by Edvard Munch, created in 1915, features a captivating sketch of a lion in repose. The artwork is executed in a rough, expressive style characteristic of Munch's broad artistic output, which often delves into emotional and psychological themes, although this piece leans more towards a direct study of nature.This particular sketch shows the lion lying down with its body directed towards the viewer, its head turned slightly to the side. The strokes are bold and loosely defined, conveying the lion's majestic mane and muscular physique with a sense of immediacy and movement, despite the static pose. The use of shadow and light is minimal yet effective, highlighting the contours of the lion’s body and the texture of its fur.The artwork lacks detailed background elements, focusing the viewer's attention solely on the lion itself. This simplicity in setting serves to emphasize the animal’s presence and the raw physicality captured by Munch. Through this sketch, Munch may have sought to explore themes beyond mere representation, possibly touching on the nature of power, solitude, or the primal essence inherent in the animal kingdom.
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Edvard Munch (12 December 1863 – 23 January 1944) was a Norwegian painter. His best known work, The Scream (1893), has become one of Western art's most iconic images.
His childhood was overshadowed by illness, bereavement and the dread of inheriting a mental condition that ran in the family. Studying at the Royal School of Art and Design in Kristiania (today's Oslo), Munch began to live a bohemian life under the influence of the nihilist Hans Jæger, who urged him to paint his own emotional and psychological state ('soul painting'); from this emerged his distinctive style.