A tiger c. 1831s

This graphite drawing, "A Tiger," by Johann Nepomuk Rauch, was created around 1831. The drawing is a study of a tiger, and it features the animal’s body, paws, and tail. The artist used light strokes to capture the animal’s anatomy and form. The drawing is part of the Städel Museum’s collection. Rauch, a renowned artist, was known for his meticulous attention to detail in animal studies, and this drawing demonstrates his skill in capturing the tiger’s majestic presence.