Performing Tiger

1934

John Steuart Curry

Associated Names
John Steuart Curry

Artist, American, 1897 - 1946

This drawing depicts a scene with a tiger on a pedestal surrounded by lions. The image showcases several large felines, specifically a tiger at the forefront poised on a wooden pedestal and surrounded by a group of lions on similar pedestals. The animals are in a confined area, with visible bars in the background suggesting an enclosure. The setting is rendered in a realistic style with intricate shading capturing the texture of the animals' fur and the wooden pedestals. The composition is dense, with the predominant use of black pencil or charcoal, indicating it is a monochrome drawing. The scene captures an intense, dramatic atmosphere with vivid details emphasizing the physical prowess and presence of the animals.
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Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Dave H. and Reba W. Williams, Greenwich, CT; gift to NGA, 2008

Associated Names

Inscriptions

In pencil: lower left margin, "Performing Tiger" (in quotes) 1934 25 prints; lower right margin, John Steuart Curry; on stone: lower right, J.S. Curry

Wikidata ID

Q76440200

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