The Small Lion Hunt (with one lion) (c.1629)
Rembrandt van Rijnc.1629 · Portrait · Public domain
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Provenance and rights
- Rights
- Public domain (artist died 1669)
Specifications
- Year
- c.1629
- Nationality / school
- Dutch
- Lifespan
- 1606–1669
About the artwork
Rembrandt van Rijn is the artist behind "The Small Lion Hunt (with one lion)", dated c.1629. Context for c.1629: In the Dutch Republic, a prosperous middle-class market supported landscapes, still lifes, portraits, and scenes of daily life painted at a modest scale for the home. In Japan the Edo period began in 1603, and in China the Qing dynasty took power in 1644, both bringing new patrons and styles. Drawings, a short history: Artists have long used drawings to plan paintings, sculptures, and buildings, so a sketch can show how an idea developed. Drawings range from quick preparatory sketches to finished works in pen, chalk, charcoal, graphite, or wash. It is listed in the Drawings collection. The image is in portrait orientation.
"The Small Lion Hunt (with one lion)" is shown in the onlly.art catalogue for reference and browsing. A portrait format suits narrow wall spaces, hallways, and the area beside a door or window. Drawings and sketches stand out through line clarity and a sense of the artist process, which makes them a natural fit for minimalist, monochrome, and graphic interiors. Browsing works by the same artist, or from the same period, is a good way to compare styles before choosing what suits your space.
About the artist
Dutch, 1606–1669
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