Look through the leaves and a leopard looks back. Leopard at Kew by Patricia Clements S.O.F.A. brings a big cat into a richly planted setting, with foliage surrounding the spotted coat and making the encounter feel like a discovery.
Patricia made this oil on canvas with the plight of endangered animals and plants in mind. That connection gives the painting a purpose beyond the pleasure of its colours and forms. The animal and its surroundings belong to the same conversation, inviting us to consider the natural world as a whole.
At 39 by 31 inches, the work gives its leafy setting room to unfold. A glasshouse structure can be seen above the plants, while the leopard remains the presence that holds our attention below.
For someone whose interest in wildlife extends to the places and plants around it, this could be a particularly meaningful artwork to explore. Spend time with the details and consider what first draws your eye: the cat, the leaves, or the meeting of the two.
Explore the Winter Exhibition
The exhibition closes on Sunday 15 November 2026.
