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Tigre effrayé par un serpent, by Eugène Delacroix, oil, 1854

Tigre effrayé par un serpent

Eugène Delacroix

1854

oil

From the collection of Hamburger Kunsthalle

Dominant colour

Overview

Tigre effrayé par un serpent is a 1854 oil by Eugène Delacroix, a French Romanticism work, held at Hamburger Kunsthalle.

Who painted this?
Eugène Delacroix
When & what style?
1854 · French Romanticism
Where can I see it?
Hamburger Kunsthalle

About this work

This painting features a tiger in a lush, green landscape. The tiger is depicted in a dynamic pose, with its body stretched out and its head turned towards the viewer. The background is a vibrant green, with hints of blue and yellow, suggesting a sunny day. The artist's use of bold brushstrokes and vivid colors creates a sense of energy and movement in the painting. The tiger's fur is rendered in thick, textured strokes, giving the impression of softness and depth. If you're interested in exploring more works by this artist, you can look up Eugène Delacroix.

About the artist

Portrait of Eugène Delacroix
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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