Bronze sculpture of a large cat, specifically a tiger, lying on the ground, devouring a long-snouted reptile, specifically a gavial or gharial. The tiger's body is positioned on the right side, with its head on the left. The tiger's mouth is clamped onto the gavial's neck and body. The gavial's head and body are stretched out in front of the tiger, with its snout and teeth visible. The sculpture has a dark brown patina and sits on a flat, oval base. The base has a decorative edge. The background is dark gray.
Artwork Details
- Dimensions
- 1263 × 650 px
- Museum Record
- View original
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