Tiger in Wind

Maruyama Ōkyo’s “Tiger in Wind” depicts a tiger on a hanging scroll. Ink on paper, created in the 1800s. The tiger seems poised, caught in motion. Cleveland Museum of Art.

The scroll measures 110 cm in height. The tiger’s fur is rendered with delicate brushstrokes. The ink captures the power and grace of the animal.

Ōkyo founded the Maruyama school, blending Western naturalism with Eastern decorative traditions. His work was popular with the public despite some criticism.

Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland, Ohio, https://clevelandart.org/art/1971.232