Tiger Hunt

The painting Tiger Hunt is a painting from 1895 by Henri Rousseau, currently in the Columbus Museum of Art. It measures 0.38 x 0.46 meters.

The scene depicts a successful tiger hunt in a stark, desert-like landscape. A lifeless tiger lies sprawled in the foreground, its orange and black stripes stark against the pale sand. Three figures, clad in colorful, flowing robes, stand around the fallen beast. Two figures, one in a vibrant yellow and red robe and another in blue, appear to be arranging the tiger for transport, perhaps on the rudimentary ladder lying nearby. A third figure, draped in a more subdued orange robe, stands solemnly, observing the scene. A white horse, saddled and ready for travel, stands patiently to the right, its reins trailing on the ground. A rifle leans against a closed wooden chest in the bottom right corner, further emphasizing the hunting theme. The background is dominated by a large, dark grey rock formation that contrasts sharply with the pale blue sky, creating a sense of isolation and stillness.