Lot 212 A JAPANESE SCROLL PAINTING OF A TIGER FEROCIOUSLY APPROACHING — SIGNED AND MOUNTED WITH GOLD BROCADE
Reference: ART2002178
MEIJI PERIOD,1868-1912 This commanding Japanese hanging scroll (kakemono) features a masterfully rendered image of a ferocious tiger, captured mid-stride as it advances with intensity and alert focus. The artist’s delicate brushwork combines bold ink lines with subtle coloration, emphasizing the tiger’s powerful frame, muscular tension, and penetrating gaze.
Set against a softly rendered natural background with a rocky outcrop and sparse foliage, the composition embodies both the strength and spirit of the tiger—a revered symbol of bravery, protection, and vitality in East Asian culture.
The artwork is signed with a red seal and inscription along the upper left side.
Painting 122 by 30 cm. Scroll 190 by 40.5 cm.