Artwork
Tiger Family
Tiger Family is an unspecified painting by Kishi Ganku. It dates from 1819 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
About this work
Overview
Tiger Family is a painting by Kishi Ganku, created in 1819, and is part of The Cleveland Museum of Art's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts three tigers on a rocky mountain shrouded in mist. Two tigers are curled up together, while a third stands alone, facing them. The scene blends the animals with their surroundings, suggesting a harmonious relationship between the tigers and their environment.
Technique & Style
The work features bold, expressive brushstrokes, particularly in the depiction of the tigers' fur. The artist employed quick, confident strokes to capture the essence of the animals, rather than detailing their features. The background is rendered in light colors with swirling brushstrokes, evoking a sense of fog or wind.
Artist & collection
Artist
Kishi Ganku wasn't just a painter—he was a showman who brought wild energy to quiet Kyoto.
