French Orientalist School
Oil on Canvas, Lioness and Lion
ca. 1860
Remaining in its original giltwood and gilt-gesso frame this painting depicts an amorous lion joining his lioness mate in a mountain setting at dusk, signed lower right J. Capeyron, Capeyron from Nantes, France. Painting has been surface cleaned, frame restored but largely original.
Height: 30.5"
Width: 33.5"
Depth: 4"