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 8.7 cm x width 84.7 cm x depth 9 cm, height 157 cm x width 57.5 cm
  • Physical characteristicsinkt, kleuren, lak en goud