The artwork depicts a central, stoic lion standing in profile, rendered in muted cream and sandy brown tones. The lion is positioned amidst a dense, lush backdrop of oversized, deeply stylized foliage. These leaves are rendered in varying shades of rich, dark blue and teal, creating a sense of a thick, impenetrable forest floor.
Beneath the lion, the ground is populated by smaller, delicate botanical elements, including tiny red and white flowers and light-colored blossoms. The overall composition is flat and decorative, characteristic of the Arts and Crafts textile design style. A small, decorative scroll or banner fragment is visible in the upper-left corner of the design, adding a touch of period-appropriate detail to the tapestry.
The colour palette is dominated by intense, cooling blues that contrast sharply with the warmer, neutral tones of the lion’s fur. The style is classic and illustrative, mimicking the texture of a woven fabric. The composition feels dense and ornamental, with the lion serving as the natural focal point amidst the repetitive, flowing patterns of the stylized forest flora.