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Tiger
Kôno Bairei (mentioned on object), 1866
Bairei made this early work when he was a 21 or 22-year-old art student in Kyoto. Here he shows himself to be a capable pupil. Portrayed with careful, controlled lines, the tiger has become a slightly comical figure, as is more often the case in Japanese painting.
- Artwork typehanging scroll
- Object numberAK-RAK-2015-2-5
- Dimensionsheight 7.5 cm x width 53.5 cm x depth 8.5 cm, height 203 cm x width 41.7 cm, height 127 cm x width 28.7 cm
- Physical characteristicscolours on paper on spring grey silk mounting with wooden knobs in wooden box