Tiger
- Artist
- Jean-Baptiste Oudry
- Date
- 1740 ; Versailles , France
- Style
- Rococo
- Genre
- Animal painting
- Location
- Staatliches Museum Schwerin
The painting titled Tiger exemplifies a compelling Animal painting that captures the majestic power of its subject through meticulous oil on canvas. Rendered with an elegant touch reminiscent of Rococo style, the artwork emphasizes grace and naturalism, contrasting the fierce nature of the tiger with the delicate brushwork. Its detailed depiction invites viewers to reflect on themes of justice and inequality, reminiscent of Jean de la Fontaine’s fable The Animals Sick of the Plague. This animal painting exemplifies both technical mastery and symbolic storytelling.
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