Tiger and Cubs
The Met
Artist: Jean-Léon Gérôme(French, Vesoul 1824–1904 Paris)
Date: ca. 1884
Department: European Paintings
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 29 x 36 in. (73.7 x 91.4 cm)
Credit Line: Bequest of Susan P. Colgate, in memory of her husband, Romulus R. Colgate, 1936
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
A tiger and three cubs rest in a dark, rocky cave by a small pool of water
Detailed Description
The scene depicts a tiger and three cubs resting in a dark, rocky environment, possibly a cave or den. A large adult tiger lies prominently in the center-right, facing forward with its head slightly turned towards the viewer. Its fur is vibrant orange with distinct black stripes and a white underside on its chest and belly. Its eyes are light, and its ears are rounded. Three small cubs are nestled around the adult. One cub lies directly under the adult tiger's chin, its head visible. Another cub is positioned to the adult's left, partially obscured by its body, while a third cub rests to the adult's right, its body fully visible, lying on the rock surface. The cubs have similar striped fur patterns, though their colors appear softer and less defined than the adult's. The animals are situated on a relatively flat, light brown rock. Surrounding them are larger, irregularly shaped rocks in shades of dark brown, olive green, and reddish-brown. The upper half and left side of the scene are dominated by deep, dark shadows. In the lower center foreground, a small, dark pool of water reflects a faint, distorted image of the tiger's face and the surrounding rocks. A strong light source illuminates the tiger and cubs, contrasting with the predominantly dark background.
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