The artwork titled “The Lion Become Old” is an etching created by Marc Chagall in the year 1930 in France. This piece belongs to the Naïve Art (Primitivism) movement and is categorized under the genre of allegorical painting. It is part of the series “Fables of La Fontaine.”
The artwork portrays a scene imbued with symbolism and allegory, characteristic of fables. A lion, now aged and weary, is depicted lying on the ground. Surrounding the lion are various animals, including a donkey, a deer, and a dog. The etching employs stark contrasts and fluid lines to convey the narrative essence of the fable. The atmosphere is dynamic, suggesting movement and interaction among the animals, while the lion’s visage communicates a sense of resignation and reflection amidst its surroundings.
