Bamboo and Tiger c. 1725

"Bamboo and Tiger" is a woodblock print created by Nishimura Shigenaga, a prominent Japanese artist of the Edo period, around 1725. The print depicts a tiger with its powerful body contorted around a thick stalk of bamboo, highlighting the dynamic relationship between nature and the animal world. The stylized lines and bold colors in this print, typical of ukiyo-e, capture the essence of Shigenaga's artistic style, emphasizing the beauty and power of the natural world.