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Tiger on a rock
Tanaka Gekkō, 1913
A tiger on a rocky outcrop. Japan, 1913. Signed Gekkō; Tanaka Gekkō (1892-?). Ink, colours, lacquer and gold on paper. Here Gekkō depicted a tiger roaring from a rocky promontory. The tail can be seen just under the rock. The tiger is depicted in careful detail, with a delicate brush. The rock is painted loosely, withbroad strokes. Acquired with the support of the Belport Family Foundation.
- Artwork typehanging scroll
- Object numberAK-RAK-1994-1
- Dimensionsheight 157 cm x width 57.5 cm, height 8.7 cm x width 84.7 cm x depth 9 cm
- Physical characteristicsinkt, kleuren, lak en goud