A Leopard, Moving to the Left (on a Base)
mid-18th–early 19th century
Medium
Pen and brown ink, brown wash, over traces of black chalk
Dimensions
4 7/16 x 6 7/16 in. (11.2 x 16.4 cm)
Classification
Drawings
Department
Robert Lehman Collection
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Robert Lehman Collection, 1975
Accession Number
1975.1.517
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Art Historical Context
In the opulent world of 18th-century Venetian art, Giovanni Domenico Tiep, son of the illustrious Giovanni Battista Tiepolo, this lively drawing *A Leopard, Moving to Left (on a Base around the mid-18th to 19th century. a master draftsman in the Rococo tradition, Giandomenico was renowned for his fluid, expressive sketches that captured the energy of animals and figures alike. This small-scale study (just 4 7/16 x 6 7/16 inches) likely served as a preparatory exercise or standalone gem, showcasing his keen observation of wildlife amid Europe's fascination with exotic beasts. Executed in pen a...
About the Artist
Giovanni Domenico Tiepolo · 1727–1804
Giovanni Domenico Tiepolo (1727-1804) was a Venetian painter, printmaker, and draftsman whose career spanned the twilight of the Rococo era. Born on August 30, 1727, in Venice as the eldest son of the celebrated Giovanni Battista Tiepolo, he worked both in his father's shadow and as a significant independent artist who developed a distinctly earthbound and humanistic vision. Domenico's importance...