Untitled (pride of lions) by Rudolf Moller
Untitled (pride of lions)
Rudolf Moller
Title
Untitled (pride of lions)
Artist
Rudolf Moller
1881 - 1964Year
1931
Technique
drypoint
Image Size
8 13/16 x 14 7/16" image
Signature
pencil, lower right
Edition Size
not stated
Annotations
pencil dated
Reference
Paper
antique-white rag wove
State
published
Publisher
artist
Inventory ID
16887
Price
$350.00
Description
Rudolf Moller tackles the difficult subject of lions feasting on their prey, discarding sentimentality and decoration for the literal narrative, complete with viscera and bones. In doing so, however, he captures the primal energy of nature, focusing on the musculature and stance of the large cats using short, expressive strokes, never lingering on one aspect for too long, nearly sketch-like in composition.
This image is a departure for Moller, whose most recognizable body of work exhibits a Fauvist influence with minimal lines and bold fields of color.