Lionne Protegeant Ses Lionceaux D'un Tigre
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Raden Sjarief B. Saleh's Lionne Protegeant Ses Lionceaux D'un 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
Raden Sjarief Bustaman Saleh’s Lionne Protegeant Ses Lionceaux D’un Tigre (Lioness Protecting Her Cubs from a Tiger) is a striking Romantic-era masterpiece that captures raw intensity and the sublime drama of nature. Painted in the mid-19th century by Indonesia’s first modern painter, the work embodies Orientalist fascination with exotic wildlife while reflecting Saleh’s Western academic training under Dutch mentors. The composition throbs with tension—a lioness bares her teeth mid-leap, shielding her cubs from a prowling tiger amidst a stormy, chiaroscuro-lit jungle. Saleh’s virtuosic blend of European Romanticism (reminiscent of Delacroix’s animalier works) and meticulous botanical detailing creates a timeless allegory of maternal courage. As a pioneering bridge between Eastern and Western art traditions, this painting holds seminal importance in Southeast Asian art history, predating Indonesia’s nationalist art movements while demonstrating colonial-era cultural synthesis at its most sophisticated.
For contemporary interiors, this masterpiece demands considered placement to honor its grandeur. Ideally displayed in a high-ceilinged study or executive office with burgundy/walnut-toned wood panels, its 100x150cm scale commands a focal wall. Frame it in a gilded Ormolu-style border with subtle patina to complement the painting’s warm umbers and ochres, while modern recessed lighting with 3000K LEDs dramatizes the chiaroscuro. Pair with Chesterfield leather furnishings and Malaccan ebony side tables to echo its 19th-century gravitas, avoiding competing artworks nearby—let its narrative intensity stand alone. In minimalist spaces, position opposite floor-to-ceiling windows where natural light gradually animates its stormy sky, creating a dynamic diptych with the outdoors. The primal color palette partners well with terracotta accents or indigo-dyed textiles for contrast.
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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.
