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A giclée print on 200gsm matte fine art paper, using a twelve-colour process for accurate, fade-resistant colour. Supplied unframed, delivered flat or rolled.
Tigre Royal - Eugène Delacroix
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A detailed lithograph by Eugène Delacroix depicting a tiger in a state of watchful repose, showcasing his mastery of animal anatomy and atmospheric tone.
Eugène Delacroix, a central figure of the French Romantic movement, possessed a lifelong fascination with big cats. This lithograph, Tigre Royal, demonstrates his ability to capture the anatomy and temperament of the animal. Unlike the static or heraldic depictions common in earlier periods, Delacroix presents the tiger in a state of watchful repose. The animal lies low to the ground, its body coiled with potential energy, while its gaze remains alert and fixed on an unseen presence.
Delacroix frequently visited the Jardin des Plantes in Paris to observe and sketch exotic animals from life. These direct observations allowed him to move beyond academic conventions, focusing instead on the texture of the fur, the tension in the musculature, and the specific light conditions of the environment. The background, featuring a desolate, rocky terrain under a heavy sky, provides a sense of isolation that mirrors the solitary nature of the predator.
The technical execution of the lithograph allows for a range of tonal values, from the deep, velvety blacks of the tiger's stripes to the softer, atmospheric greys of the distant hills. By employing varied pressure and cross-hatching, Delacroix creates a sense of volume and weight. The composition is grounded by the horizontal orientation of the tiger, which anchors the viewer's eye before drawing it toward the subtle details of the surrounding terrain. This work reflects the Romantic interest in the untamed power of nature and the exotic, themes that occupied Delacroix throughout his career. It remains a study of animal behaviour, rendered with the precision of an artist who sought to understand the wild through careful, repeated observation.
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Every Solis piece is made to order with archival, gallery-quality materials built to last.
- Museum-grade giclée printing for rich, fade-resistant colour
- Archival matte fine-art paper, FSC-certified
- Multiple sizes and framing options available
- Frames in black, natural wood, dark wood or white
- Framed prints arrive ready to hang
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- Dust gently with a soft, dry cloth
- Avoid prolonged direct sunlight
- Never use liquid cleaners on the print or canvas surface
- Keep in a dry, room-temperature space
- Handle prints with clean, dry hands
Materials & Sizing
Museum-grade giclée on FSC-certified archival matte paper, with framed and canvas options.
- Paper sizes: A4, A3, A2, A1, A0 and B2 (50×70 cm)
- Canvas: XS (20×30 cm) to Large (60×90 cm)
- Frames: black, natural wood, dark wood or white
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Tigre Royal - Eugène Delacroix
Ordinarie pris
Från £28.00 GBP
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Från £28.00 GBP
Ordinarie pris
Fine Art Poster / A4 (21x29.7 cm) / -
Artist Biography
Eugene Delacroix
Delacroix painted Liberty leading the people over a barricade of corpses and gave Romanticism its defining image. Liberty Leading the People (1830) shows a bare-breasted woman holding the tricolour, striding over the dead, accompanied by a boy with pistols. It commemorates the July Revolution. Delacroix included himself in the painting, wearing a top hat and carrying a rifle. Whether he actually fought on the barricades is unlikely but characteristic.
He was born in Charenton-Saint-Maurice, near Paris. His legal father was a diplomat. His biological father may have been Talleyrand, the foreign minister, which would explain several things about his career including his early access to government commissions. He studied at the Ecole des Beaux-Arts under Pierre-Narcisse Guerin and was influenced by Gericault's The Raft of the Medusa, which showed him that contemporary events could be painted at the scale previously reserved for mythology.
His brushwork was loose and fast by the standards of the Academy. He preferred colour to line, which put him in direct opposition to Ingres, the master of precise contour. The rivalry between Delacroix and Ingres, colour versus drawing, became the central argument of French painting in the mid-nineteenth century. Delacroix won in the long run: the Impressionists claimed him, the Fauves revered him, and Cezanne called him the starting point of modern painting.
He travelled to Morocco in 1832 and came back with notebooks full of colour studies that influenced the rest of his career. The North African light loosened his palette permanently. He died in 1863, at sixty-five, and left a journal that is one of the most intelligent accounts of painting ever written.
He was born in Charenton-Saint-Maurice, near Paris. His legal father was a diplomat. His biological father may have been Talleyrand, the foreign minister, which would explain several things about his career including his early access to government commissions. He studied at the Ecole des Beaux-Arts under Pierre-Narcisse Guerin and was influenced by Gericault's The Raft of the Medusa, which showed him that contemporary events could be painted at the scale previously reserved for mythology.
His brushwork was loose and fast by the standards of the Academy. He preferred colour to line, which put him in direct opposition to Ingres, the master of precise contour. The rivalry between Delacroix and Ingres, colour versus drawing, became the central argument of French painting in the mid-nineteenth century. Delacroix won in the long run: the Impressionists claimed him, the Fauves revered him, and Cezanne called him the starting point of modern painting.
He travelled to Morocco in 1832 and came back with notebooks full of colour studies that influenced the rest of his career. The North African light loosened his palette permanently. He died in 1863, at sixty-five, and left a journal that is one of the most intelligent accounts of painting ever written.
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The same fine art print in a solid wood frame with UV-protective acrylic glaze and rigid backing. Five frame colours. Arrives ready to hang.
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