Friday, August 23, 2019

Why the Lion Hunt?


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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