Lion couché sur un rocher
Pencil, watercolor and gouache highlights on imperial Japan paper, signed lower right.
35 x 28 cm
Provenance:
Private collection, France
Certificate of authenticity established by Mr. Dominique Suisse.
Paul Jouve – Reclining Lion
This drawing by Paul Jouve illustrates the artist’s exceptional mastery in the representation of the animal kingdom. The lion, a recurring figure in his work, is captured here in a resting posture, yet its latent power emerges through the precision of the line and the vigorous modeling of its musculature.
Jouve, regarded as one of the greatest French animal artists of the 20th century, combines the rigor of academic drawing with a modern stylization. The bold ink outlines and touches of color convey both the nobility and the strength of the animal.
Since his acclaimed debut at the 1900 Universal Exhibition in Paris, Paul Jouve established himself as a master of the modern bestiary, illustrating some of the finest bibliophile works. His lions, tigers, and panthers were among his favorite subjects and earned him international recognition.
Galerie Alexis Pentcheff – Marseille
A specialist in animal and modern artists of the 20th century, the gallery offers for sale works by Paul Jouve, as well as by other masters of animal painting and drawing.