Bladrank met vogel en leeuw c. 1866 - 1900

"Bladrank met vogel en leeuw" (Vine with Bird and Lion) is a c. 1866-1900 graphite drawing by Adolphe Bilordeaux, a French artist known for his meticulous drawings of decorative arts. The drawing depicts a highly detailed, intricate design featuring a fantastical creature, possibly a griffin, tangled with a lion amidst swirling vines and grapes. Bilordeaux's detailed depiction of the interplay of organic and animal forms exemplifies the ornamental flourishes popular in the mid-19th century. This drawing likely served as a design source for metalwork, furniture, or other decorative objects.