The Desert

Sir Edwin Landseer R.A. 1802 - 1873

Summary

A shadowy painting of a life size emaciated lion lying dead across a rocky outcrop. The lion is lying on its side, its legs outstretched towards the viewer, its head pointing to the left. Bare desert is visible in the background under the sunset. Brown and sand colours predominate.

Display Label

Since 25 March 2007, we have been inviting new responses and interpretations about objects from our collection that have a connection to the transatlantic slave trade and its impact on the history of Greater Manchester.