Lions

While the six engraved felines at Lascaux "have a very inconspicuous presence" (Aujoulat, 259), the 71 lions at Chauvet (Clottes, 177) are depicted with vivid naturalism.


Lions, Chauvet
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Engraved Lion, Chamber of Felines, Lascaux
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