Dimensions: image: 356 x 467 mm
Copyright: CC-BY-NC-ND 4.0 DEED, Photo: Tate
Editor: Here we have George Stubbs' "Leopards at Play," held at the Tate. It's a monochromatic image, and the texture seems quite rich. What strikes you about the composition? Curator: The interplay of light and shadow is quite deliberate, guiding the viewer's eye. Note how the composition adheres to a structured approach, particularly in the arrangement of the leopards' bodies and the surrounding flora. Observe the precise rendering of form through tonal variation. Editor: That's a keen observation. It’s amazing how Stubbs could create such realistic form with this medium. Curator: Indeed. The manipulation of light and dark constructs a visual hierarchy, drawing attention to the subjects' form and their interaction with the space. The composition serves to enhance their physical presence. Editor: I see what you mean. Thank you for this deeper insight. Curator: You're welcome. Studying the formal qualities allows us to appreciate the artist's skillful manipulation of visual elements.
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This print was based on an oil painting belonging to Earl Fitzwilliam, one of four versions of the subject. Unlike his later, more tonal printmaking methods, the print here has been executed using etching and some engraving. These linear techniques were not quite as successful in capturing the soft coats of the playful animals. The print was published by Stubbs in 1780 with the title Tygers at Play. ‘Tyger’ was then a generic term to describe any big cat other than a lion, although there was clearly no confusion in Stubbs’s mind between the different species. Gallery label, September 2004
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