Tigre en arrêt
1854
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1854
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Tigre en arrêt is a 1854 by Eugène Delacroix, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
In this image, a tiger is depicted in a dynamic pose, as if it's about to pounce. The tiger's body is rendered in dark lines and shading, with its fur and muscles visible beneath the surface. The background is a simple, light-colored space that allows the viewer's focus to remain on the tiger. The tiger's facial expression is tense and alert, with its eyes fixed intently on something outside the frame. Its ears are perked up, and its tail is held high, adding to the sense of energy and movement. The overall effect is one of power and intensity, as if the tiger is coiled and ready to spring into action at any moment. If you're interested in learning more about the artist behind this piece, you might want to look up Delacroix, Eugène.
