Untitled (Head of male lion)
Vivian Smith, Attributed to
This is one of the
drawings
in our collection.
It was made in
Wellington, Wellington Region, New Zealand
in Dec 1913.
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Object Detail
This record represents a work in a portfolio and has related works.
Measurements
Support: 250 x 178mm
Secondary support (backing paper): 366 x 574mm
Secondary support (backing paper): 366 x 574mm
Media
pencil on paper mounted on paper
Description
Sketch of a lion's head in profile. A study of one of his paws is located in the top left corner. Named King Dick, the lion was a resident at Newtown Zoo, Wellington, between 1906 and 1920.
Credit Line
Collection of the Sarjeant Gallery Te Whare o Rehua Whanganui. Gift of Lilian Smith.
Collection Type
Permanent collection
Acquisition Date
19 Aug 1983
