Artwork
Tigers
Tigers is an oil painting by the Post-Impressionist artist John Macallan Swan. It dates from 1897 and is held in the collection of the Philadelphia Museum of Art.
About this work
Overview
Tigers is an oil painting created by John Macallan Swan in 1897, currently held at the Philadelphia Museum of Art.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts two tigers lying down in a dark environment, one gazing forward while the other rests its head on its paws. The tigers are rendered in shades of brown and black.
Technique & Style
The artist's use of dark colors and visible brushstrokes creates a textured, deep effect. The detailed depiction of the tigers' fur, with individually painted strands, showcases the artist's attention to detail.
Artist & collection
