Indian Woman Bitten by a Tiger
- Original dimensions
- 61 x 51 cm
- Movement
- Orientalism
- Museum
- Neue Staatsgalerie
- Year
- 1856
Scene depicted
This canvas explores an evocative and tragic narrative. At the center of the composition, an Indian woman is bitten by a majestic tiger, symbolizing the struggle between civilization and the wild nature. Every contour of this masterpiece illustrates not only a scene of dramatic intensity but also the poignant beauty of this confrontation.
Historical context
Artwork: Indian Woman Bitten by a Tiger |BRK| Artist: Eugène Delacroix |BRK| Year: 1856 |BRK| Museum: Neue Staatsgalerie |BRK| Dimensions: 61 x 51 cm |BRK| Artistic Movement: Orientalism |BRK| Major Exhibitions: Delacroix (1798-1863) |BRK|
Place in the artist's career
“Indian Woman Bitten by a Tiger” occupies a pivotal moment in Delacroix's career, illustrating his evolution towards bolder and more emotional compositions. Alongside “ Liberty Leading the People ” and “ Women of Algiers ”, this pictorial work demonstrates a quest for authenticity and passion that will mark his art.
Anecdote
“Beauty lies in anguish and passion,” Delacroix said, recalling the moment when inspiration seized him. Imagine a spring morning in Paris, where the dim lights dance on the wet cobblestones, and a face encountered leads him to immortalize this tragic struggle between man and nature. An overwhelming emotional force animates every brushstroke on the canvas .
Major exhibitions
Delacroix (1798-1863)