La Chasseau Tigre
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Raden Sjarief B. Saleh's La Chasseau 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 dramatic masterpiece La Chasse au Tigre (The Tiger Hunt) by Raden Saleh captures a fierce jungle battle between hunters and a majestic tiger, radiating primal energy through swirling brushstrokes and vivid contrasts. Created in 1855 during Saleh's European period, this Romantic-era canvas synthesizes Western academic techniques with Southeast Asian storytelling—a hallmark of the Javanese painter's pioneering role in modern Indonesian art history. Inspired by Delacroix's animal hunts yet infused with tropical intensity, the painting subverts colonial exoticism by portraying indigenous hunters as heroic figures locked in dynamic equilibrium with nature. Its theatrical tension, achieved through diagonal compositions and luminous chiaroscuro, cemented Saleh's reputation as the first Asian artist to master European-style oil painting while retaining cultural authenticity.
For contemporary interiors, La Chasse au Tigre commands attention best in statement spaces—consider pairing its earthy palette of ochre and emerald with warm wood tones in a study or executive lounge. Scale matters: the original 116 × 89 cm dimensions suit expansive walls flanked by minimalist shelves or modernist lighting to avoid visual competition. Echo its jungle hues through terracotta vases or forest-green velvet upholstery for cohesion, while sleek metal frames can bridge its 19th-century grandeur with contemporary decor. In offices, position it opposite clean-lined furniture to let its dynamism energize the room without overwhelming, or use high-quality reproductions as a focal point in creative workspaces to stimulate bold thinking—just ensure sufficient surrounding breathing space to honor its compositional intensity.
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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.
