The Lion

Eric Gill, 1882 - 1940



The Lion

Eric Gill 1882 - 1940

Summary

A solid coloured lion is standing on a platform on its hind legs. Its front legs are raised, with its claws out and the muscles in its shoulders tensed. Its mouth is open, with teeth bared and ears flat against its head and main. Its tail is curled upwards.


Object Name

The Lion

Creators Name

Eric Gill

Date Created

1921

Dimensions

support: 10.4cm x 12.9cm
print: 5.6cm x 7.7cm

accession number

1928.263

Place of creation

England

Support

paper

Medium

ink (black)

Credit

Gift of Mrs and Miss Rutherston, 1928

Legal

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