Schetsen van een leeuwtje 1918

This is a small-scale pencil sketch on paper by Dutch artist Lambertus Zijl, dated 1918. The artwork depicts a series of studies of a lion cub in various poses, capturing the artist's exploration of form and movement. Zijl’s sketches demonstrate his keen observation of the animal's anatomy and provide a glimpse into his artistic process. The piece, a simple yet expressive work, is typical of Zijl’s animal sketches, which were often made as preparatory studies for larger paintings.