In a Tropical Forest: Struggle between Tiger and Bull by Henri Rousseau. A tiger and a bull are locked in a struggle amidst a dense, stylized tropical jungle with oversized flora and exotic fruit.

In a Tropical Forest: Struggle between Tiger and Bull

Henri Rousseau

1908 · Oil Paint, Canvas

A vibrant and dramatic naive-style painting depicting a wild encounter within a lush, stylized tropical jungle.

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Where it works

A bold work with active energy with softened cool notes — holds its place without needing much around it.

Often works in
Living Room · Study · Office
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Strongest on wider walls where it can anchor the room
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Reads strongest on light or mid-tone walls
Color notes
Rich brown, Deep green, Charcoal black

About the piece

Painted in 1908, this striking work by Henri Rousseau captures a primal struggle between a tiger and a bull. The scene is enveloped in Rousseau's signature dense foliage, featuring meticulously layered leaves, exotic fruits, and tall grasses that create a sense of mysterious depth and vibrant energy characteristic of the Post-Impressionist era.

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