The Tiger Hunt

Französische Grafik 1830–1844, hacia 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.
Artista
Französische Grafik 1830–1844
Fecha
hacia 1836
Tipo
Dibujo
Técnica
Acuarela sobre papel avitelado
Medidas
49,69 × 67,63 cm
Colección
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licencia
Dominio público, CC0

Descripción de la imagen

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