Gene Jarvis: Lion Panthera leo

Artist: Gene Jarvis
1921 - 1990
Nationality: American
Artwork Year: 1981
Image Size: 9.5 by 9 inches
Overall Size: 12.75 by 12.5 inches
Medium: Pen & Ink on Hot Press Illustration Board

Playful lion cubs roll and tussle with each other, then tumble into their mother's side. After giving them a stiff cuff with her paw, she stands up and stretches, looking like an overgrown house cat -- lean and lazy. Directing her topaz eyes toward the wilderness, she begins a late afternoon stroll, with cubs in tow. Outwardly serene, this regal lioness is constantly alert to the sounds and smells around her. She's ready to leap -- in an instant -- toward an unwary zebra or wildebeest, claws extended for the kill. Her sudden display of power seems incongruous with her easy-going mood of a moment before. Indeed the usually serene behavior of a lion deceives many onlookers who feel they could tame one of these magnificent cats. Of all the animals in Africa, the lion is most popular. Despite other game that may be found, visitors feel cheated if they don't get to see a lion during their tour. Actually, lions are easily seen in Africa's large game preserves. They often use the streets -- traveling in family groups called "prides." Sometimes backing up traffic, a strolling pride of lions provides an exciting diversion for tourists, though the lions calmly ignore the cars that surround them. These excursions seldom occur before sunset, as lions normally lie in the shade of thick bush during the day. At nighttime they roam the open plains to capture gazelles, antelope, zebras and other game.

This painting was originally published on the Fleetwood® First Day Cover for the South-west Africa Lion stamp issued October 1, 1980.

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