Lion and Lioness 1770

George Stubbs's "Lion and Lioness" (1770) is a striking portrayal of the pair's raw, predatory nature. Stubbs, a renowned animal painter, employed meticulous detail to capture the lioness's fierce snarl and the lion's watchful gaze. The dark background emphasizes their primal energy, positioning them as formidable forces in a natural, albeit menacing, setting. This artwork showcases Stubbs's mastery of both anatomy and animal behavior, offering a glimpse into the untamed world that fascinated the 18th-century viewer.