Tigre mort (19th century)

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Antoine-Louis Barye, a master sculptor and painter known for his fascination with the animal kingdom, presents a compelling depiction in his 19th-century work (Dead Tiger). This piece features a stark and somber sketch of a lifeless tiger, captured with minimal yet powerful strokes that convey the fragility of life and the finality of death.Rendered on a muted brown paper, the simplicity of the medium contrasts with the complexity of the subject. The tiger, depicted in repose, lies with its head resting on one arm, suggesting a peaceful yet poignant demise. Each line Barye etches adds weight to the tiger's form, emphasizing the stillness and the gravity of the moment captured.Barye's choice to portray the tiger in death rather than in the ferocious or dynamic poses typical of his works instills a sense of quiet reflection. It provokes thought about the natural cycles of life and the often unseen moments of vulnerability in creatures usually celebrated for their power and majesty.

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Antoine-Louis Barye (24 September 1795 – 25 June 1875) was a Romantic French sculptor most famous for his work as an animalier, a sculptor of animals. His son and student was the known sculptor Alfred Barye.