Name/Title
Lion on canvasEntry/Object ID
2017.05.01Description
The painting depicts a stylized lion, characterized by a large orange head with exaggerated facial features and a long, squared body adorned with geometric patterns in red, blue, and white. The lion’s mane is represented by intricate lines radiating from the head, while the body is covered in a checkered pattern. The legs and surrounding areas are filled with floral and decorative motifs, with additional intricate designs filling the background.Type of Painting
EaselAcquisition
Accession
2017.05Source or Donor
Derek DavenportEthnography
Cultural Region
Region
MadhubaniCountry
IndiaNotes
Traditionally produced by women, Madhubani/Mithila paintings are identifiable by bright colors, geometric patterning, and two-dimensionality.Lexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Primary Object Term
PaintingNomenclature Class
ArtNomenclature Category
Category 08: Communication ObjectsDimensions
Height
30 inWidth
57-3/8 inProvenance
Notes
Derek Davenport (1927-2017), West Lafayette, Indiana; by descent to Susan Davenport, Indianapolis, Indiana; donated to the Purdue University Galleries in 2017