Spielende Löwen (Ca. 1917-1926)
Technique: Giclée quality print
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"Spielende Löwen," or "Playing Lions," is a captivating oil painting by German artist Wilhelm Kuhnert, created sometime between 1917 and 1926. This artwork draws the viewer into an intimate moment in the life of a lion pride, seen frolicking among dense grass and underbrush.Kuhnert's masterful use of brushstrokes and color renders the scene with compelling realism. The lions are portrayed in various poses of relaxation and play, with a vivid sense of movement and expression. Dominating the foreground, one lion seems engaged in a gentle nuzzle with another, while a young cub, positioned slightly behind, looks on with apparent curiosity and alertness. The artist's detailed rendering of their fur textures and the play of light across their forms enhances the naturalism of the scene.Set against a backdrop of lush greenery, the scene is both vibrant and tranquil, embodying the peaceful yet playful nature of these majestic creatures in their natural habitat. Kuhnert, known for his commitment to studying and painting animals in their native environments, showcases his deep understanding of animal behavior and his skill in landscape painting.
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Friedrich Wilhelm Kuhnert was a German painter, author and illustrator who specialized in depictions of animals. After illustrating Alfred Brehm's books, he traveled to German East Africa to observe animals in their natural habitat and created a series of paintings that defined Africa for many Germans of the period.