Twee tijgers in een landschap by A. Lutz

Twee tijgers in een landschap 1809 - 1822

alutz

aged paper

toned paper

light pencil work

pencil sketch

charcoal drawing

portrait drawing

watercolour illustration

green and neutral

watercolor

warm toned green

"Twee tijgers in een landschap" (Two tigers in a landscape) is an 1809-1822 watercolor painting by A. Lutz depicting two tigers in a lush forest setting. The standing tiger is prominently featured, its striped coat and alert gaze captivating the viewer. The reclining tiger, partially obscured by foliage, adds depth and complexity to the composition. The delicate details and natural color palette are characteristic of 19th-century wildlife art, showcasing the artist's keen observation of animal anatomy and behavior. This piece serves as a reminder of the artistic fascination with the natural world during this period.