Where was a Tiger in a Tropical Storm painted?

He (Rousseau’s tiger) is derived from a motif found in the drawings and paintings of Eugène Delacroix….Tiger in a Tropical Storm.

Tiger in a Tropical Storm (Surprised!)
Year 1891
Medium Oil on canvas
Dimensions 130 cm × 162 cm (511⁄8 in × 633⁄4 in)
Location National Gallery, London

What inspired Tiger in a Tropical Storm?

The artist claimed his jungle scenes were inspired by travels through Mexico as a regimental bandsman. However, this Post-Impressionist painter had never actually left France. Far more likely is that Jardin des Plantes—down the street from where he worked—was the source of Tiger in a Tropical Storm’s vivid flora.

When did Henri Rousseau paint surprised?

1891
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Full title Surprised!
Artist Henri Rousseau
Artist dates 1844 – 1910
Date made 1891
Medium and support Oil on canvas

What inspired Henri Rousseau?

Rousseau was inspired by the jungle, but he never was there. His sources of imagination were illustrated books and visits to the Zoo and Botanical Gardens in Paris. He also used images from a drawing book of his daughter. Picasso bought Rousseau’s paintings in recognition of his genius.

What was Henri Rousseau famous for?

Henri Rousseau
Education Self-taught
Known for Painting
Notable work The Sleeping Gypsy, Tiger in a Tropical Storm, The Hungry Lion Throws Itself on the Antelope, Boy on the Rocks
Movement Post-Impressionism, Naïve art, Primitivism

Who painted tiger in a tropical storm?

Henri Rousseau
Tiger in a Tropical Storm/Artists
The extraordinary Tiger in a Tropical Storm (Surprised!) 1891 was Rousseau’s first jungle painting.

Was Henri Rousseau poor?

In spite of his popularity among his fellow artists, Rousseau continued to be seen as a figure of amusement in the art world, and lived in poverty for the rest of his life. He died in 1910, suffering from an infected leg wound and despondent over the rejection of his romantic overtures by Leonie, a shop assistant.

What type of artist was Henri Rousseau?

Naïve art
Post-ImpressionismPrimitivism
Henri Rousseau/Periods

How old was Henri Rousseau when he died?

66 years (1844–1910)
Henri Rousseau/Age at death

Who is the artist of the Tiger in a tropical storm?

Tiger in a Tropical Storm or Surprised! is an 1891 oil-on-canvas painting by Henri Rousseau. It was the first of the jungle paintings for which the artist is chiefly known. It shows a tiger, illuminated by a flash of lightning, preparing to pounce on its prey in the midst of a raging gale.

When did Henri Rousseau paint the Tiger in a tropical storm?

More Tiger in a Tropical Storm or Surprised! is an 1891 oil-on-canvas painting by Henri Rousseau. It was the first of the jungle paintings for which the artist is chiefly known. It shows a tiger, illuminated by a flash of lightning, preparing to pounce on its prey in the midst of a raging gale.

Who was the first artist to paint a tiger?

Surprised! (or Tiger in a Tropical Storm) is painted by Henri Rousseau in 1891. It was the first of the jungle paintings for which the artist is chiefly known. It shows a tiger, illuminated by a flash of lightning, preparing to pounce on its prey in the midst of a raging gale.

How big is a tiger in a tropical storm?

Tiger in a Tropical Storm (Surprised) Artist Henri Rousseau Year 1891 Medium Oil on canvas Dimensions 130 cm × 162 cm ( 51 + 1⁄8 in × 63 + 3⁄4