The Lion and the Fly
c. 1723 Musée des Beaux-Arts d'Orléans
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This oil on canvas painting depicts a roaring lion in a rocky, naturalistic landscape. Jean-Baptiste Oudry was renowned for his detailed animal studies, often executed for royal patrons.
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Jean-Baptiste Oudry was a celebrated animal painter of the 18th century, known for his ability to bring his subjects to life with remarkable detail and expression. This particular work, believed to illustrate one of Jean de La Fontaine's fables, showcases Oudry's talent for capturing the raw power and spirit of a lion, a challenging subject he often studied from life in the royal menageries of France.
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The Lion and the Fly
Jean-Baptiste Oudry, c. 1723
