The Blue Tiger
1933-1937
Imagine a frozen moment of a wild battle: a fierce, striped tiger rears up on its hind legs, roaring at a massive black bear lurking in the dark trees. Horace Pippin, a World War I veteran who taught himself to paint, created this dramatic scene between 1933 and 1937. Interestingly, despite the title 'The Blue Tiger,' the cat looks stark white against the grey rocks, creating a striking contrast with the shadowy forest. The painting has a raw, storybook quality that makes the impending clash feel both mythical and immediate.
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