Tiger Drinking
- Original dimensions
- 39.6 x 25.3 cm
- Museum
- Wadsworth Atheneum
- Year
- 1854
Scene depicted
In this iconic painting, a majestic tiger kneels to quench its thirst. The moment is captured with such vividness that one can almost hear the gentle lapping of the water. Every detail, from the splashes of water to the reflections of the golden fur, evokes a wild and majestic nature.
Historical context
Artwork: Drinking Tiger |BRK| Artist: Eugène Delacroix |BRK| Year: 1854 |BRK| Museum: Wadsworth Atheneum |BRK| Dimensions: 39.6 x 25.3 cm |BRK|
Place in the artist's career
Drinking Tiger marks a significant milestone in Delacroix's career, a period when he exploded as a major artist of romanticism. Compared to other works such as Liberty Leading the People and The Last Moments of Joséphine, this painting illustrates the artist's ability to capture powerful emotions and natural dynamics.
Anecdote
One day, Delacroix confided: “Every canvas is a journey into the soul of nature.” Imagine him, chanting this phrase while observing a tiger by a stream, the morning light playing on the water. It is in this vibrant scene that the inspiration for his masterpiece was born, bringing Drinking Tiger to life.