Three visits to the Assyrian gallery in the British Museum
(London, England) introduced me to another area of historical inquiry. On
display in that gallery are the most magnificent and intriguing panels carved
from stone by artisans working 600-900 years before Christ. The many panels
depict life in the Mesopotamian valley showcasing not only Kings and gods but
the people, peasants, slaves, fishermen, and armies as well as the animal and plant life
of the era. The totally captivating visits influenced me to try to recreate
with fabric, ink and thread the action and spirit of one panel, which heralds
the exploits of an 865 B.C. Assyrian king, Asburnasirpal, hunting desert lions.
Lion Hunt, 865 B.C. , 86 ¼ʺ w x
48¾ʺ l
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