Japanese antique scroll painting of a tiger. The tiger approaches the viewer while looking back over his shoulder, his expression is stylized with large eyes and toothy smile. He has a long tail and large paws. Details of spots and fur add a softness to the image. There is a red seal mark on the right hand side. Painted in sumi-e ink on paper.
Age: Edo Period (circa early 1800's)
Dimensions: Total size: 67" high x 25 3/4" wide (29" wide including rollers). Size of art: 48" high x 20 1/2" wide