Lion and Tiger Hunting
1750
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
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Jean Moyreau
Jean Moyreau (1690–1762) was a French artist, born in Orléans.
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From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Lion and Tiger Hunting is a 1750 by Jean Moyreau, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This painting depicts a dramatic scene of two men on horseback, engaged in a fierce battle with a lion and a tiger. The men are dressed in ancient attire, with one wearing a helmet and holding a spear, while the other has a sword in hand. The animals are shown in mid-attack, with the lion biting the horse's leg and the tiger lunging at the other man. In the background, a cloudy sky sets the tone for the intense action unfolding below. The overall mood of the painting is one of chaos and danger, as the men struggle to defend themselves against the ferocious beasts. The use of chiaroscuro in this painting adds depth and contrast to the scene, highlighting the dramatic tension between the humans and animals. For more on this technique, look up chiaroscuro.
A print on paper titled *Chasse aux Lions et aux Tigres* by Jean Moyreau, created in 1750, reproduces a composition by Peter Paul Rubens. The work depicts a scene of big cats in pursuit, rendered as an engraving after the original painting.
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Jean Moyreau (1690–1762) was a French artist, born in Orléans.
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