Tigers Hunting Boars and Deer
The image depicts a long, horizontal scroll painting titled "Tigers Hunting Boars and Deer" by an unknown artist. The painting features a landscape with tigers and prey animals in a natural setting with trees and grasses. The artwork is rendered in shades of brown and black ink on a beige background. The scene shows tigers stalking and attacking boars and deer. The tigers are illustrated in various positions, some crouched low to the ground and others leaping. The boars and deer are shown running or falling. The painting's surface appears aged, with visible signs of wear and tear. The composition stretches across the entire length of the scroll. The style suggests traditional Asian art. The overall mood conveyed is one of dynamic movement and predator-prey interaction.
Artwork Details
- Date
- ca. 1830
- Medium
- Ink on paper
- Culture
- Western India, Rajasthan, Kota
- Dimensions
- 597 × 155 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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