As The mythological embodiment of feminine strength and the protectress of youth, Diana, the huntress, has long defined ideal aspects of feminine beauty. Whereas MacDonald’s sculpture of Diana and the Coursing Cheetahs shows the goddess in her most powerful form, Diana after the Hunt reveals her more serene and composed qualities, perhaps exemplifying the need for all living beings to maintain balance in their lives.

Serene and composed, Diana relaxes with her cheetah companions, enjoying a much needed respite from the day’s arduous activities. And, though rejuvenating themselves for the next day’s hunt, she and her cats appear somewhat pensive, with heads raised high, as if ever-alert for potential danger.