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Tiger

Hokusai School

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white drawing of a tiger with mouth open and claws out, facing left, on beige background; thick and thin black lines create shading and detail; tiger's body and tail patterned with black stripes and spots; four legs visible with front left and back right legs more prominent; whiskers on face; rectangular border around drawing with darker edges; Hokusai School.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Unmounted painting; india ink on paper
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
599 × 436 px
Public Domain
Yes
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