Here is another look back at antiquity from the Pergamon Museum. This particular work can be found on the Ishtar Gate - there are rows of different animals, such as dragons and goats but the lions were my favorite. I know this isn't exactly a mural, but I think it's close enough. For more "wall art" head to Monday Mural.
how neat! i want to touch the textures, but i'm sure that is frowned upon or forbidden. :)
ReplyDeleteIt is a terrific tile work lion. My attitude is that if you think it is a mural, it's a mural.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful roaring lion! I can here him from here! ;-)
ReplyDeleteIt qualifies as a mural! Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteNow this is a mural!!! Love it!
ReplyDeleteA very impressive looking lion!
ReplyDeleteHey, that is looking familiar. Yes a very impressive and old mural. Thanks for showing.
ReplyDeleteMurals on or in brickwork are often intriguing. I think it's the contradiction of the straight lines of the brickwork to the artistry of the mural.
ReplyDeletei love that, i've never seen anything like it!
ReplyDeleteSaw a great documentary on Pergamon not too long ago that also included a piece on the museum. Lovely bit of brickwork above!
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It's so beautiful
ReplyDeleteWho cares if it is a mural or not, it's gorgeous. I love it!
ReplyDeleteAs a Leo I love it!
ReplyDeleteIf it's a painting on a wall I'd classify it as a mural. And I ain't lion!
ReplyDeleteSimple and wonderful!
ReplyDeleteThis is a beautiful Lion!
ReplyDeleteTu fais fort pour le Monday Mural ! Et dire que je n'y suis jamais (encore) allée !
ReplyDeleteI'm impressed by how dynamic this lion seems, even though he is frozen in time and in mastic. Beautiful. Thanks, Halcyon, for contributing to this week's Monday Mural.
ReplyDeleteIt's a very well-preserved lion and a clear photo of it.
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