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Extraordinary and Fatal Combat, 1830 (coloured litho)
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Extraordinary and Fatal Combat, 1830 (coloured litho)
GHL185498 Extraordinary and Fatal Combat, 1830 (coloured litho) by English School, (19th century); width: 39 cm; London Metropolitan Archives, City of London; (add.info.: accidentally took place in the Tower of London menagerie on 3rd December 1830; ); eLondon Metropolitan Archives; English, out of copyright
Media ID 23199132
© London Metropolitan Archives / Bridgeman Images
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This coloured lithograph, titled "Extraordinary and Fatal Combat, 1830" transports us back to a moment of intense drama within the walls of the Tower of London menagerie. The print, created by an anonymous English artist in the 19th century, measures 39 cm in width and is now housed at the London Metropolitan Archives. The scene depicted is both extraordinary and tragic. On December 3rd, 1830, an accidental confrontation unfolded between two powerful predators: a tigress and a lion. Enclosed within their respective cages, these majestic creatures found themselves locked in a battle for survival. With jaws wide open and claws extended, they fiercely attacked each other with unmatched ferocity. The image captures this harrowing encounter with remarkable detail. Every stroke of colour brings life to the biting aggression exchanged between these magnificent beasts. Their primal instincts are laid bare as they engage in this deadly struggle for dominance. As we gaze upon this engraving from Bridgeman Images' collection, we cannot help but feel awe-struck by the sheer power emanating from these animals. It serves as a reminder that even within captivity's confines, nature's untamed spirit can still ignite moments of raw intensity. Let this artwork transport you to that fateful day when boundaries blurred and instinct reigned supreme – an unforgettable clash frozen in time through this exceptional print from Fine Art Finder.
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