Tiger

Französische Grafik 1845–1855, mid–19th century

This is a painting of a solitary animal walking across a barren landscape. The creature appears to be a large feline. The background is a broad expanse of blended browns and muted colors, with the horizon gently separating the earth from the sky. The palette gives a contemplative feel to the scene, highlighting the animal as the central subject of the artwork. This is in the style of Antoine-Louis Barye.
Artist
Französische Grafik 1845–1855
Date
mid–19th century
Type
Drawing
Medium
watercolor on wove paper
Dimensions
14.61 × 23.5 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

This is a painting of a solitary animal walking across a barren landscape. The creature appears to be a large feline. The background is a broad expanse of blended browns and muted colors, with the horizon gently separating the earth from the sky. The palette gives a contemplative feel to the scene, highlighting the animal as the central subject of the artwork. This is in the style of Antoine-Louis Barye.

Französische Grafik 1845–1855