Artist:  Leonard Peltier (b. 1944)
Title:  “Out Of The Night”

Medium: Oil on Canvas board

Dimensions:  36” x 24”
Date:  2014

Where Painted:   United States Penitentiary -  Lewisburg, PA

This striking painting by Leonard Peltier captures a lion poised to pounce, blending realism with surrealism. The intense focus of the lion contrasts vividly against a dreamlike backdrop of a starry sky and a bright pink ground, creating a powerful visual tension. The surreal elements infuse the scene with a sense of otherworldliness, inviting viewers to explore themes of strength, anticipation, and the intersection of nature and imagination.