Tiger by Shibata Zeshin. A powerful tiger peers through a dynamic swirl of mist, rendered in a refined Japanese ink and lacquer style.

Tiger

Shibata Zeshin

1887 · Medium Not Listed

This evocative composition by Shibata Zeshin captures the intense gaze of a tiger emerging from a sea of mist.

$243

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Where it works

A quiet, grounding work in a warmer tonal register — holds a wall without competing for attention.

Often works in
Living Room · Bedroom · Office
Placement
Works well as a centered vertical note
Walls
Best with clear wall contrast
Color notes
Soft sage, Soft gray

About the piece

Dating to 1887, this lacquer work by renowned Meiji-era artist Shibata Zeshin demonstrates his technical brilliance. The tiger, a classic symbol of strength, is rendered with expressive lines and subtle textures that contrast beautifully with the ethereal, swirling environment surrounding it.

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