A Sleeping Leopard January 1, 1791 George Stubbs British The curled form of this great cat embodies unconsciousness. Soft ground etching, enhanced with roulette work, was used to create the inky soft darkness that cloaks the sleeping body. At several points, the profile of the animal's body merges with the gnarled tree trunk at its back, while its open mouth echoes the rounded negative spaces between the branches above. Pushing the possibilities of his medium, Stubbs evoked the distinct textures of bark, fur, and rocky ground using a limited tonal range.. A Sleeping Leopard 343639
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