The artwork titled “Tigerjagd” was created by Briton Riviere in 1920. It belongs to the Academicism art movement and classifies as a genre painting.
The artwork depicts a dramatic and intense hunting scene, where an elephant is engaged in a fierce battle with two tigers. Perched on the elephant’s back are two hunters in traditional attire, one of whom is actively firing a gun, with smoke emanating from the muzzle. The elephant, caught in a defensive struggle against the attacking tigers, is portrayed with a palpable sense of movement and urgency. The background suggests a natural and rugged terrain, enhancing the sense of wilderness and danger inherent in the scene. The skillful use of light, texture, and composition is characteristic of Riviere’s academic style, emphasizing both the dynamism and realism of this perilous moment.
