1854
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Dominant colour
A Trapped Tiger is a 1854 by Eugène Delacroix, a Impressionism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
The painting depicts a tiger trapped in a confined space, its body twisted in a tense pose. The tiger's fur is rendered in dark, rich tones, while the background is a deep, cool gray. The artist's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of drama and tension, emphasizing the tiger's struggle to free itself. The overall mood of the painting is one of intensity and energy. This painting is a great example of Eugène Delacroix's work, and if you're interested in learning more about his style and technique, you should check out the artist Eugène Delacroix.
Ferdinand Victor Eugène Delacroix ( DEL-ə-krwah, -KRWAH; French: ; 26 April 1798 – 13 August 1863) was a French Romantic artist who was regarded as the leader of the French Romantic school.
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