Chasse Au Tigre
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Raden Sjarief B. Saleh's Chasse Au Tigre 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 Hunt (Chasse Au Tigre) by Raden Saleh is a breathtaking and dramatic masterpiece that captures the intensity of a tiger hunt in the lush Javanese wilderness. Painted in 1849 during the artist’s stay in Europe, the work exemplifies Romanticism with its dynamic composition, dramatic lighting, and vivid emotional tension. Raden Saleh, a Javanese nobleman and pioneering Southeast Asian artist trained in Europe, skillfully blends Western artistic techniques with Indonesian subject matter, creating a bridge between Eastern and Western art traditions. The painting’s rich details—the snarling tiger, the hunters in mid-action, and the turbulent sky—convey a sense of wild, untamed nature. This work is significant in art history as it challenges colonial-era Orientalist depictions of the East by presenting a Southeast Asian perspective within a European stylistic framework. Today, it is celebrated as a national treasure of Indonesia and a key work in global 19th-century art.
When integrating The Hunt into a space, consider a grand setting where its energetic composition can be fully appreciated—a spacious living room with high ceilings or a sophisticated office with dark wood accents. The painting’s warm, earthy tones (ochres, deep greens, and rich browns) pair beautifully with mid-century modern or classic colonial-style furniture. To balance its drama, keep surrounding walls in muted tones like taupe or slate gray, allowing the artwork to dominate. Given its typical museum-scale dimensions (around 150 x 200 cm), ensure proper lighting—ideally directional spotlights to highlight the details. For a harmonious aesthetic, add textured elements like leather armchairs or rustic wood finishes that echo its rugged theme, while avoiding competing art pieces nearby to maintain focus on this historical masterpiece.
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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.
