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Tiger

Antoine-Louis Barye

National Gallery of Art

This is a painting of a solitary animal walking across a barren landscape. The creature appears to be a large feline. The background is a broad expanse of blended browns and muted colors, with the horizon gently separating the earth from the sky. The palette gives a contemplative feel to the scene, highlighting the animal as the central subject of the artwork. This is in the style of Antoine-Louis Barye.

Artwork Details

Date
mid-19th century
Medium
watercolor on wove paper
Dimensions
4000 × 2499 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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