Tiger in a Tropical Storm by Henri Rousseau, 1891
Henri Rousseau’s “Tiger in a Tropical Storm,” painted in 1891, is an evocative masterpiece by one of the most intriguing artists of the Post-Impressionist era. This piece, now available as a stunning giclée print or on matte cotton artist’s canvas, captures the compelling brilliance and imaginative vision that Rousseau poured into his work.
This high-quality fine art print is meticulously crafted to reflect the original painting in every detail. The Unique Maps Co. offers this artwork with personalization options, ensuring a bespoke piece tailored to your taste. This print’s vivid colors and rich textures on archival matte paper will remain vibrant and wrinkle-free, offering timeless beauty to your space.
Henri Rousseau, although primarily self-taught, became notable for his exceptional jungle scenes, despite having never visited one. “Tiger in a Tropical Storm” exemplifies this with its dramatic depiction of a tiger hidden among lush foliage, poised in tension under a turbulent sky. The narrative and emotion encapsulated in this work speak volumes of Rousseau’s skill in storytelling through art.
This particular artwork is notable for its bold and vibrant color palette, featuring deep greens and fiery reds that bring the tropical scene to life. Its distinctive style, often described as ‘naive’ or ‘primitive,’ is layered with complexity and intrigue, making it an excellent addition to any art lover’s collection.
The way Rousseau blends the imaginary with the realistic, playing with light and shadow, captures a sense of mystery and movement. The contrast of the tiger’s fierce eye against the backdrop of a threatening sky and torrential rain makes this artwork a conversation starter and a beautiful focal point in any room.
Whether as a striking addition to your art collection or a thoughtful gift for a special occasion such as a birthday, Christmas, or Father’s Day, “Tiger in a Tropical Storm” by Henri Rousseau is sure to bring an element of wonder and sophistication to any space.
If you’re not sure what size to order, or you’re looking for a custom order of some kind – a different size, a different colour, a special frame – then please contact me. I usually respond within a few minutes.
You can see an example of my fine art personalisation service in the fifth image. Zoom in and take a look. My personalised artwork is always very well received. Take a look at more examples of personalisation.
You can also choose to age your art print to make it look older. This is popular amongst my customers who want their artwork to look like an older, antique print. You can see an example of ageing in the sixth product image, or go ahead and check out lots of examples of other aged artwork.
The model in the listing images is holding the 16x20in (40x50cm) version of this art print.
I can print and frame this beautiful piece of art at sizes up to 3 metres (10ft). If you are looking for a size or framing option that isn’t available online, please get in touch.
This artwork is available as a giclée print on acid free archival matte paper, or you can buy it framed. My standard frames come in six colours (black, dark brown, dark grey, antique gold, oak and white), and custom framing is available for an additional charge. My frames are glazed with super-clear museum-grade acrylic (perspex/acrylite), which is significantly less reflective than glass, safer, and will always arrive in perfect condition.
