Tiger Skin Collection

Circe, c. 1889 (oil on canvas)
1128167 Circe, c.1889 (oil on canvas) by Barker, Wright (1864-1941); 138x188 cm; Bradford Art Galleries and Museums, West Yorkshire, UK; eBradford Museums & Galleries; English, out of copyright

Caesar, 1875 (oil on canvas)
XIR148813 Caesar, 1875 (oil on canvas) by Yvon, Adolphe (1817-93); 101x168.8 cm; Musee des Beaux-Arts, Arras, France; French, out of copyright

Venus Binding her Hair
CH35010 Venus Binding her Hair by Godward, John William (1861-1922); Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright

The International Exhibition: the Algerian Court... 1862. Creator: Unknown
The International Exhibition: the Algerian Court - from a photograph by the London Stereoscopic Company, 1862. There are...two glass cases which contain stands of a rich transparent gauzy material

Kali / Tara, ca. 1885-90. Creator: Calcutta Art Studio
Kali/Tara, ca. 1885-90

An ascetic on a tigerskin (gouache on paper)
BAL1991 An ascetic on a tigerskin (gouache on paper) by Indian School; Private Collection; Indian, out of copyright. possible copyright restrictions apply, consult national copyright laws

The hall at Deepdene, Surrey, from England's Lost Houses by Giles Worsley (1961-2006) published 2002 (b/w photo)
CLF311755 The hall at Deepdene, Surrey, from England's Lost Houses by Giles Worsley (1961-2006) published 2002 (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Expectation, 1900 (oil on canvas)
MAN63004 Expectation, 1900 (oil on canvas) by Godward, John William (1861-1922); 46x91.5 cm; Manchester Art Gallery, UK; (add.info.: by John William Godward); © Manchester Art Gallery

Portrait of Colonel A. G. Lucas, of the Suffolk Yeomanry, on Horseback, 1898 (oil on canvas)
476710 Portrait of Colonel A.G. Lucas, of the Suffolk Yeomanry, on Horseback, 1898 (oil on canvas) by Beadle, James Prinsep (1863-1947); 104x87.4 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Christies Images

At which the King had gazed upon her blankly and gone by, illustration from Idylls of the King by Alfred Tennyson
IL274119 At which the King had gazed upon her blankly and gone by, illustration from Idylls of the King by Alfred Tennyson (1809-92), published by Hodder & Stoughton

The Proposal, 1894 (oil on panel)
658351 The Proposal, 1894 (oil on panel) by Pirsch, Adolf (1858-1929); 40x31.1 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Proposal. Adolf Pirsch (1858-1929). Oil on panel. Dated 1894

The Actor Sakata Hangoro III as Takechi Mitsuhide in "The Banquet
The Actor Sakata Hangoro III as Takechi Mitsuhide in " The Banquet, " the Final Act in Part One of the Play Kanagaki Muromachi Bundan (Muromachi Chronicle in Kana Script)

The actor Iwai Hanshiro VI in a female role, c. 1830s. Creator: Utagawa Kuniyoshi
The actor Iwai Hanshiro VI in a female role, c. 1830s

Saddle, Horse-Dipper and Other Harness, 19th century. Creator: Kubo Shunman
Saddle, Horse-Dipper and Other Harness, 19th century

Shiva Seated on a Tiger Skin, Holds Devi Wrapped in a Cloak, c. 1760 (w / c on paper)
1196770 Shiva Seated on a Tiger Skin, Holds Devi Wrapped in a Cloak, c.1760 (w/c on paper) by Indian School, (18th century); 40.6x33 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Indian

The Triumph of Will: The Challenge, c. 1877
CH38533 The Triumph of Will: The Challenge, c.1877 by Tissot, James Jacques Joseph (1836-1902); Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright

In the Harem (oil on panel)
CH402102 In the Harem (oil on panel) by Ernst, Rudolphe (1854-1932); 45.5x54.9 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; German, out of copyright

Shiva meditating (colour litho)
423612 Shiva meditating (colour litho) by Indian School; Private Collection; Photo eLuca Tettoni; Indian, out of copyright

Classical Reclining Girl (oil on canvas)
GG260854 Classical Reclining Girl (oil on canvas) by Semenowski, Emile Eismann (1857-1911); Private Collection; Photo eGavin Graham Gallery, London, UK; Polish, out of copyright

Welcome Footsteps, 1883 (oil on panel) (see also 198373)
RA15132 Welcome Footsteps, 1883 (oil on panel) (see also 198373) by Alma-Tadema, Lawrence (1836-1912); 41.9x54.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Well-Known Footsteps; ); English, out of copyright

After the Audience, 1879 (oil on panel)
PNH349148 After the Audience, 1879 (oil on panel) by Alma-Tadema, Lawrence (1836-1912); 91.5x66 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: see An Audience at Agrippa s, 1875 (10796); here, Agrippa

A sitting room in the home of the playwright Henry Martyn Blossom, at 23 East 30th Street
MNY381635 A sitting room in the home of the playwright Henry Martyn Blossom, at 23 East 30th Street, New York, 1908 (silver gelatin print) by Byron Company (fl.1890-1942)

Jesus being interviewed privately by Pontius Pilate
LLM339715 Jesus being interviewed privately by Pontius Pilate by Hole, William Brassey (1846-1917); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jesus being interviewed privately by Pontius Pilate)

The Departure, 1880 (oil on panel)
RA15120 The Departure, 1880 (oil on panel) by Alma-Tadema, Lawrence (1836-1912); 30.5x14 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Parting Kiss; ); English, out of copyright

The Musical Guard (panel)
GN70639 The Musical Guard (panel) by Ernst, Rudolphe (1854-1932); Galerie Nataf, Paris, France; German, out of copyright

A Collector of Pictures at the Time of Augustus, 1867 (oil on canvas)
NUL112405 A Collector of Pictures at the Time of Augustus, 1867 (oil on canvas) by Alma-Tadema, Lawrence (1836-1912); 71x46.5 cm; Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Odalisque, c. 1880 (oil on canvas)
5320750 Odalisque, c.1880 (oil on canvas) by Wauters, Emile Charles (1846-1933); Private Collection; French, out of copyright

French painter Alfred Philippe Roll in his studio (b / w photo)
3622186 French painter Alfred Philippe Roll in his studio (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Domestic Interior Scene, (oil on canvas)
989946 Domestic Interior Scene, (oil on canvas) by Bridgman, Frederick Arthur (1847-1928); 60x92.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Domestic Interior Scene. Frederick Arthur Bridgman (1847-1928)

Idle Moments (oil on panel)
700735 Idle Moments (oil on panel) by Jonghe, Gustave Leonard de (1829-93); 53.7x65.1 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Belgian, out of copyright

A Young Greek, 1890 (w / c on paper)
2956876 A Young Greek, 1890 (w/c on paper) by Morrison, Robert Edward (1851-1924); 49.53x34.29 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Several mayors of Liverpool)

Portrait of Adelaide Maria Guinness, reclining on a Sofa in a Conservatory
CH402158 Portrait of Adelaide Maria Guinness, reclining on a Sofa in a Conservatory, 1885 (oil on canvas) by Hicks, George Elgar (1824-1914); 317.5x236.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

An Odalisque (oil on canvas)
CH402099 An Odalisque (oil on canvas) by Ernst, Rudolphe (1854-1932); Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; German, out of copyright

Shiva and Parvati on a tiger skin: Anakul Nayaka folio from a Rasamanjari, ca. 1710 - ca. 1715. Attributed to Golu

Cartouche in the Form of a Flayed Tiger Supported by Centaurs, 1647

Gosain Kirpal Girji, ca. 1720. Creator: Unknown
Gosain Kirpal Girji, ca. 1720

A page from a Book of Dreams / Omens, ca. 1720. Creator: Unknown
A page from a Book of Dreams/Omens, ca. 1720

Hide and Seek, c. 1877. Creator: James Tissot
Hide and Seek, c. 1877

Three Chaymas Men, 1854 / 1869. Creator: George Catlin
Three Chaymas Men, 1854/1869. Warn-warn-tsoo (with shield) on banks of the Rio Paraguay

The Handsome Dance - Goo-a-give, 1854 / 1869. Creator: George Catlin
The Handsome Dance - Goo-a-give, 1854/1869. Three women covered in clay dance without moving their feet. Venezuela

Cartouche Formed by a Tiger Skin Flanked by Two Centaurs, 1647

Rama, Sita, and Lakshmana at the Hermitage of Bharadvaja: Illustrated folio from... ca
Rama, Sita, and Lakshmana at the Hermitage of Bharadvaja: Illustrated folio from a dispersed Ramayana series, ca. 1780

Shiva and Parvati Playing Chaupar: Folio from a Rasamanjari Series, dated 1694-95

Odalisque. Creator: Jean Joseph Benjamin Constant
Odalisque

Princess Helene of Orleans, late 19th-early 20th century. Artist: L Varney & Son
Princess Helene of Orleans, late 19th-early 20th century. Portrait of British-born Helene d Orleans, Duchess of Aosta (1871-1951) who married Emanuele Filiberto, Duke of Aosta

Welcome Footsteps (Well-known Footsteps), May 7, 1883. Creator: Leopold Lowenstam
Welcome Footsteps (Well-known Footsteps), May 7, 1883

Plate 4 cartouche formed tiger skin flanked two centaurs
Artokoloro

Louis Signorino seated in his study (oil on canvas)
BAL20743 Louis Signorino seated in his study (oil on canvas) by Bourgain, Gustave (c.1855-1921); Private Collection; French, out of copyright

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"Tiger Skin: A Captivating Symbol of Power, Beauty, and Mystery" The mesmerizing allure of the tiger skin has been captured in various forms of art throughout history. From Circe's enchanting gaze in the 1889 oil painting by Circe to Caesar's regal presence depicted in the 1875 oil on canvas masterpiece, this iconic pattern evokes a sense of strength and elegance. In Venus Binding her Hair, the tiger skin serves as a luxurious backdrop for the goddess' graceful beauty. Its rich texture adds depth to the scene, highlighting her divine aura. Similarly, Kali/Tara portrays an enigmatic figure draped in a tigerskin cloak created by Calcutta Art Studio. The juxtaposition between ferocity and femininity creates an intriguing narrative. Moving beyond paintings, we find an ascetic meditating on a tigerskin in gouache on paper—an image that symbolizes spiritual enlightenment amidst nature's raw power. Meanwhile, Harem: After the Bath captures sensuality through color lithography with hints patterns adorning its subjects. Even portraiture embraces this captivating motif; Colonel A. G. Lucas proudly poses on horseback against a backdrop reminiscent of his bravery—his steely gaze mirrored by the fierce stripes beneath him. Beyond visual arts lies literature; Idylls of the King illustrates how even kings are captivated by its allure as they pass blankly before it—a testament to its magnetic appeal transcending time and place. Lastly, theater immortalizes this captivating design through The Actor Sakata Hangoro III as Takechi Mitsuhide in "The Banquet. " As he dons his character's costume embellished with tiger motifs, he embodies both cunning and charisma. Whether portrayed as a symbol of royalty or used metaphorically to represent untamed desires lurking within human nature—the tiger skin continues to fascinate artists across different mediums. Its timeless charm reminds us that true beauty lies in embracing the wild and mysterious aspects of life.