Tijger en een geit 1792

"Tijger en een geit" (Tiger and a goat), an etching by Dutch artist Reinier Vinkeles (1741-1816), depicts a tiger seated in a landscape with a rocky outcropping and a tree. Created in 1792, this small-scale print (66mm x 94mm) is part of the Rijksmuseum collection. Vinkeles was known for his meticulous depictions of animals, and this etching showcases his detailed and realistic style. The work is a fine example of 18th-century Dutch animal art, characterized by its scientific accuracy and aesthetic appeal.