Kampf Zwischen Einem Javanesischen Rhinozeros Und Zwei Tigern
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Raden Saleh Sarief Bustaman's Kampf Zwischen Einem Javanesischen Rhinozeros Und Zwei Tigern into your home with a handmade oil painting reproduction. Carefully recreated on canvas by skilled artists using traditional techniques, this piece captures the delicate brushwork, subtle light, and vibrant color of the original masterpiece. With museum-level quality and rich texture, it brings elegance and artistic depth to any space. Enjoy free shipping and make this masterpiece a part of your personal collection.
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Original Description
The 1857 masterpiece Kampf Zwischen Einem Javanesischen Rhinozeros Und Zwei Tigern ("Battle Between a Javan Rhinoceros and Two Tigers") by Raden Saleh Sarief Bustaman erupts with primal drama—a whirlwind of curved claws, bared fangs, and the rhino’s defiant bulk against stormy skies. The Javan artist, trained in Europe during Romanticism’s peak, fuses Western oil techniques with Southeast Asian subject matter: the rhino’s textured hide echoes Delacroix’s animal intensity, while the tigers’ fluid movement nods to traditional Javanese batik dynamism. This pivotal work bridges colonial-era cross-cultural exchange, showcasing Saleh’s unique position as both court painter to European aristocracy and chronicler of tropical wilderness. Its significance lies in subverting Orientalist tropes—here, nature’s raw power, not human exoticism, takes center stage. Art historians revere it as a proto-ecological statement and a technical marvel where lush foliage dissolves into Impressionistic brushstrokes decades before Monet.
For a bold statement in contemporary interiors, position this artwork as a focal point in high-ceilinged spaces with warm, earthy walls—think Farrow & Ball’s "India Yellow" or "Terre D’Egypte"—to amplify its amber-hued tigers. The ideal display spot would be above a mid-century teak console or against textured rattan panels, harmonizing its 19th-century vigor with modernist simplicity. Opt for a large-format giclée print (minimum 120cm wide) to retain the original’s visceral impact; frame it in slim black-stained oak to echo the painting’s shadowy undertones. In offices, pair it with brass-accented furniture and jungle-green upholstery for thematic cohesion. Avoid competing patterns—let Saleh’s cascading vines and striated fur dominate by keeping surrounding decor muted, perhaps with a single ceramic vessel in volcanic glaze echoing the rhino’s mineral-gray tones.
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Lead Time & Shipping
When you order this oil painting replica, it typically takes 2-3 weeks to paint. If the artwork is more complex, it might need a little more time to ensure the best quality. Once it's ready, we'll send you a photo for your approval. After you give the green light, we'll ship it to you for free.
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Return & Refund
We believe in the quality of our hand-painted oil painting reproductions, and your satisfaction is our priority. If for any reason, you are not completely satisfied with your purchase, we offer a 45-day return policy. You can return your artwork within 45 days of receipt and receive a full refund. Please note that the artwork must be returned in the original packaging and in the same condition as it was received.
