A Man Trapped between a Lion and a Serpent c. 1790s

Richard Cosway's "A Man Trapped between a Lion and a Serpent" (c. 1790s) is a pen and wash drawing that depicts a nude male figure trapped between a lion and a serpent on a rocky landscape. The man's muscular physique and the dynamic composition convey a sense of dramatic struggle. This work, characteristic of Cosway's style, demonstrates his mastery of figure drawing and his ability to capture a sense of movement and tension. The artist's signature can be seen at the bottom of the drawing, and the sheet is mounted on a larger piece of paper, adding to the artwork's overall dimension and framing.