Study of a Lion and Study of a Lioness' Head 1820

"Study of a Lion and Study of a Lioness' Head" is a graphite drawing by John Frederick Lewis from 1820. The drawing is a study of a lion and a lioness' head. The lion is depicted lying down, with its head resting on its paws and its mane flowing around its head, while the lioness' head is depicted in profile. The drawing is a good example of Lewis's skill in capturing the anatomy and expressions of animals. Lewis was a British painter who is known for his detailed and realistic paintings of animals, especially those he encountered while traveling in the Middle East. The drawing is currently housed at the Yale Center for British Art in New Haven, CT.