A striking engraving by renowned wildlife artist Herbert Thomas Dicksee (1862–1942), depicts a majestic lion standing proudly on a rocky outcrop. Framed in its original black ebonised frame with a label to the rear
Dicksee, celebrated for his lifelike animal portrayals, meticulously studied big cats at the London Zoo to achieve remarkable accuracy in his work. A Fellow of the Zoo, his dedication is evident in the power and realism of this etching.
The daughter destroyed the engraving plates after his passing.
Height 74 cm, width 89 cm, depth 4 cm