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Pieter Gerardus van Os | Large Brown Orange Wildlife Canvas Wall Art | A Lion from the Menagerie
Giclée Art Canvase Print | Art # 8050304N
380g Premium Linen Canvas - 1 Panel
Incl. AU shipping, GST & insurance · MTO, 2–3 weeks
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Pieter Gerardus van Os's A Lion from the Menagerie of King Louis Napoleon — painted from life at the royal menagerie in Holland, on gallery canvas.
Visual Presence
A standing lion fills the canvas in 3/4 view, its tawny mane catching golden light against deep umber shadow. The animal looks directly outward, alert but composed, paws planted firmly on bare ground. Earthy ambers, rich browns, and burnt sienna dominate, with the dark background pulling the figure forward into sharp relief.
About the Art
Pieter Gerardus van Os painted this lion from life at the Royal Menagerie of King Louis Napoleon Bonaparte, then ruler of the Kingdom of Holland. Van Os, son of celebrated animal painter Jan van Os, made repeated visits to the exotic menagerie at the Soestdijk palace to study its creatures up close. The lion was among the most prized exhibits — a living symbol of imperial power transplanted into Dutch courtly life. The work belongs to a wider Romantic-era fascination with naturalist observation of menagerie animals before zoological gardens became public institutions. Held by the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam.
Spatial Function
Belongs in private libraries, executive offices, or grand corporate atria where a singular, contemplative presence holds the room.
Pieter Gerardus van Os
Type: Giclée Art Canvas Print
Title: Pieter Gerardus van Os | Large Brown Orange Wildlife Canvas Wall Art | A Lion from the Menagerie |
Published on this website: 2026
Art # 8050304N
Each print is custom stretched and framed at our Melbourne facility. Every piece is cut and assembled by hand, to ensure the highest quality finish.
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Stretched Canvas Construction
Each canvas is mounted on 4 cm (1.57 in) deep stretcher bars made from Australian pine. The canvas is tightly stretched and wrapped around these solid wooden frames, giving it a strong, gallery-grade structure with noticeable depth — ideal for large or statement pieces.
This thickness adds durability and a clean, modern presentation, allowing the artwork to stand out beautifully without additional framing.
Edge Style
By default, all stretched canvases use a mirrored edge for a clean, continuous look. If you prefer a black or white edge, please mention it in your checkout notes; otherwise, the mirrored edge will be applied automatically.

For sizes exceeding 200x300 cm, we will split the canvas into two seamless panels to meet courier shipping limitations. The split is crafted to ensure the image remains continuous and flawless across both panels. You can choose to display the panels with or without a gap for different visual effects.
If you select the framed option, each panel will be framed separately to ensure secure shipping and easy handling.
Examples:
- A 240x300 cm artwork will be divided into two panels of 120x300 cm each.
- A 240x400 cm artwork will be split into two panels of 240x200 cm each.
This approach maintains the visual impact and flexibility of oversized pieces while accommodating shipping needs.
Production: 1–3 weeks depending on finish (rolled fastest, framed longest).
Delivery: Free Australia-wide, fully insured. International rolled freight available — see Global Rolled Shipping for quote.
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