"The Tiger entered stealthily, the dagger in his hand" from Scenes from the Private and Public Life of Animals 1832 - 1852

This lithograph, “The Tiger entered stealthily, the dagger in his hand,” is one of many from the series Scenes from the Private and Public Life of Animals, created by J. J. Grandville between 1832 and 1852. This series was known for its satirical and humorous approach to depicting animals, often in anthropomorphic forms. This specific illustration shows a tiger, dressed in human clothing, holding a dagger, highlighting Grandville's use of animal characters to comment on human society. The artwork, now housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, utilizes detailed black and white imagery that further enhances the fantastical and slightly unnerving nature of the piece.