Deer Hunting in Java by Raden Saleh. A dramatic 19th-century hunting scene featuring a man riding a water buffalo while a tiger leaps to attack them in an open landscape.

Deer Hunting in Java

Raden Saleh

1847 · Oil Paint, Canvas

A dynamic Romantic masterpiece depicting a dramatic encounter between a hunter, a tiger, and a water buffalo on the plains of Java.

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Where it works

A bold work with active energy in a warmer tonal register — brings a composed sense of weight.

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Living Room · Library · Study
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Works well when the wall can carry a broader statement
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Best with clear wall contrast
Color notes
Deep burgundy, Soft gray, Rich brown

About the piece

Painted in 1847, this work by Raden Saleh is a cornerstone of Southeast Asian Romanticism. It captures a tense, high-stakes moment of a hunt, rendered with the dramatic lighting and anatomical precision characteristic of the artist's European training. The composition pulses with energy, showcasing the fierce struggle between man and nature against an expansive Javanese horizon.

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