Kop van een leeuwin 1866 - 1939

Bernard Willem Wierink's "Kop van een leeuwin" (Head of a Lioness) is a detailed watercolor study of the majestic animal's face. The lioness, rendered with a cool blue background, gazes directly at the viewer, her eyes narrowed and alert. The artist's keen attention to detail is evident in the meticulously depicted fur, wrinkles, and markings. The composition, focused solely on the lioness's head, creates a sense of intimacy and invites viewers to contemplate the animal's power and presence. This artwork, created between 1866 and 1939, is currently housed in the Rijksmuseum.