Artwork
Tigers in a Jungle
Tigers in a Jungle is an oil painting by Julius Caesar Ibbetson. It dates from 1808 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
Tigers in a Jungle is an 1808 oil painting by British artist Julius Caesar Ibbetson, featuring three tigers in a dense jungle environment. The work is part of the Victoria and Albert Museum's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts three tigers in varied poses within a lush jungle, emphasizing naturalistic observation of wildlife and habitat. Ibbetson's focus on natural scenes reflects his artistic specialty.
Technique & Style
Ibbetson utilized oil paint to achieve depth and atmosphere, capturing the textures of jungle foliage and tiger forms through a nuanced color palette.
History & Provenance
Created in 1808, the painting is held in the Victoria and Albert Museum's collection, accessible to the public.
Artist & collection
Artist
Julius Caesar Ibbetson (29 December 1759 – 13 October 1817) was a British 18th-century landscape and watercolour painter.
