Sitting Tiger 1777

Maruyama Ōkyo's *Sitting Tiger* (1777) is a detailed depiction of a tiger, a powerful and revered animal in Japanese culture. The painting is a testament to Ōkyo's mastery of the *ukiyo-e* style, which emphasized realism and precise observation of the natural world. The artist's meticulous attention to detail is evident in the tiger's fur, which is rendered with fine brushstrokes and a subtle use of color. This work, now housed at the Minneapolis Institute of Art, showcases Ōkyo’s dedication to capturing the essence of his subject and his impact on Japanese art.