The artwork presents a magnificent lion reclining in a cavernous space, rendered with a masterful use of light and shadow; the lion is shown with a captured rabbit. The artist’s skillful use of lithography brings a sense of texture to the lion's fur, creating a stark contrast between the smooth skin of the rabbit. The composition is powerful; the bulk of the lion is positioned towards the bottom left of the frame, it is a beast of strength and majesty, yet rendered with a certain tenderness as it seemingly contemplates its prey. The background reveals a hint of the Atlas Mountains, suggesting a vast and untamed wilderness that serves as the lion’s domain. One cannot help but feel a deep connection to this creature, a complex mix of awe and a sense of the inevitable cycle of life and death that plays out in the wild.