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A Tigress

John Dixon after George Stubbs

National Gallery of Art

This is a painting of a tiger in a natural setting. The tiger is lying down on foliage and rocks, displaying its distinct striped fur pattern. Its gaze is calm and direct. The background is dark, emphasizing the tiger and its surroundings, which include leaves and rocks.

Artwork Details

Date
1772
Medium
mezzotint on laid paper
Dimensions
8919 × 7487 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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