Tiger

Gan Ku

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a scroll painting titled "Tiger" by Gan Ku. The scroll is hanging on a wall and made of beige-colored paper or silk with a slightly wrinkled texture. The painting depicts a tiger in a dynamic pose, crouching low with its front legs extended forward as if it is about to pounce. The tiger's body faces left; its head is turned toward the viewer, showcasing a fierce expression with its mouth slightly open and teeth visible. The fur is predominantly orange with black stripes; the eyes are large and greenish-yellow. The background of the painting is a plain beige color with a thin gold line across the top third. The bottom of the scroll has two small wooden dowels, and a metal hook at the top. The wall behind the scroll is light gray.