Studie van een luipaard, liggend op een tak 1857 - 1910

"Studie van een luipaard, liggend op een tak" is a graphite drawing on paper by John Macallan Swan, a prominent Scottish sculptor and painter. The artwork, created between 1857 and 1910, captures a leopard lying on a branch, its spotted coat rendered with fine detail. Swan's masterful use of graphite creates a sense of dynamism and grace in the animal's pose, highlighting the powerful yet elegant nature of the leopard. This study, now part of the Rijksmuseum collection, showcases Swan's interest in wildlife and his ability to translate anatomical accuracy into a captivating artistic expression.