The Tiger Hunt

Französische Grafik 1830–1844, c. 1836

This is a painting of an elephant being attacked by a tiger. The scene shows a tiger leaping towards the elephant, which is adorned with decorative tassels and a saddle on its back. The background features an earthy landscape with a sense of vastness. The painting captures tension and movement through the positioning of the animals, colors, and composition.
Artist
Französische Grafik 1830–1844
Date
c. 1836
Type
Drawing
Medium
watercolor on wove paper
Dimensions
49.69 × 67.63 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

This is a painting of an elephant being attacked by a tiger. The scene shows a tiger leaping towards the elephant, which is adorned with decorative tassels and a saddle on its back. The background features an earthy landscape with a sense of vastness. The painting captures tension and movement through the positioning of the animals, colors, and composition.

Französische Grafik 1830–1844