Horse attacked by a lion

theodoregericault

abstract painting

animal

impressionist landscape

possibly oil pastel

oil painting

fluid art

acrylic on canvas

underpainting

horse

painting painterly

watercolor

expressionist

"Horse attacked by a lion" is a painting by renowned French artist Théodore Géricault. The painting depicts a dramatic scene of a white horse being attacked by a lion. This work, executed in oil on canvas, showcases Géricault's talent for capturing intense movement and raw emotion. The artist's use of light and shadow creates a sense of urgency and drama, capturing the struggle between the two animals. The painting's dramatic subject matter and its powerful execution highlight Géricault's skill in depicting animal anatomy and the raw power of nature.