Leopard Time 2

I knew we had met before!

I think this is an Edward Lear leopard from an exhibition catalogue. The startled face and folded paws are so expressive, as if the leopard is posing uneasily for a snapshot in a photo-booth. I have been carrying the picture around with me quite a long time. Nice to finally meet.

Please scroll down to the next post for more full leopard portraits.