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Tiger in a Tropical Storm (Surprised!)

Henri Rousseau, 1891

A tiger crouches in a lashing storm, lit by a sudden flash of lightning. Rousseau's 1891 painting captures the moment just before the pounce.

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Size: 50 × 40 cm
Frame: No frame

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Edges: Mirrored

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About this artwork

Painted in 1891 in oil on canvas, this is the first of the jungle scenes for which Henri Rousseau is chiefly known. A tiger, lit by a flash of lightning, prepares to pounce on its prey while a fierce gale rages around it. Trees, flowers and streaks of lightning fill the scene. Rousseau worked in the naïve manner, and the picture is also known as Surprised! The title tells you the drama, and the painting lets you feel the tension of that instant.

On your wall: Its bold jungle drama suits a living room, study or hallway where you want a strong, characterful focal point against simple, modern furnishings.

Title
Tiger in a Tropical Storm (Surprised!)
Artist
Henri Rousseau
Year
1891
Style
Modern & abstract
Shape
Landscape

Public domain. Image via Wikimedia Commons.

Text based on National Gallery.

Henri RousseauModern & abstract
About Henri Rousseau

Henri Rousseau was a French post-Impressionist painter who worked in the Naïve, or Primitive, manner. He was nicknamed Le Douanier, a playful nod to his job collecting tolls and taxes. He began painting seriously in his early forties and, by the age of 49, had retired from that work to devote himself fully to art.

Based on Wikipedia.

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Canvas and printing

Printed on canvas and stretched over a 2 cm FSC-certified wooden frame, with the image wrapping around the edges. Framed versions sit in a wooden floater frame in black, natural or dark wood.

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