Panther Springing out of a Tree
Max Slevogt
key Notes:
Dynamic movement, Jungle atmosphere
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Dimensions:
Image: 33.5 × 27 cm (13 1/4 × 10 11/16 in.); Sheet: 46.7 × 33 cm (18 7/16 × 13 in.)
medium:
Lithograph on ivory wove paper
Difficulty:
Master
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story of the work:
"Panther Springing out of a Tree" by Max Slevogt is an illustration for James Fenimore Cooper's novel "The Last of the Mohicans," capturing a dramatic moment from the narrative. Slevogt, a prominent German Impressionist, created this work as part of a series of illustrations for Cooper's adventure stories, reflecting his interest in dynamic movement and vivid storytelling.
Description of the work:
"Panther Springing out of a Tree" by Max Slevogt is a lithograph on ivory wove paper that captures a dynamic scene with a panther in mid-leap, emerging from the foliage of a tree. The composition is characterized by vigorous lines and contrasts, emphasizing the tension and movement of the panther against a backdrop that suggests a dense, natural environment.
Artwork Photograph Source:
Art Institute of Chicago
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