En løve 1829

"En løve" (A Lion) is a 1829 etching by Danish artist Christian David Gebauer. The print depicts a lion lying down, its head resting on its paws. Gebauer, a noted animal artist, captures the lion’s powerful musculature and regal bearing with striking detail. The work, housed at the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst, showcases Gebauer's mastery of depicting animal anatomy and his talent for capturing the essence of his subjects. The etching, with its use of light and shadow, creates a sense of realism and depth, drawing viewers into the lion's world.