Tiger in a Tropical Storm (Surprised!)  1891

This is the first of the jungle scenes on which Rousseau's fame chiefly depends. This painting was exhibited at the Salon des Indépendants in 1891 with the title 'Surpris!'. It was later described by the artist as representing a tiger hunting explorers. [url=http://www.nationalgallery.org.uk/paintings/henri-rousseau-surprised]Read more... [The National Gallery, London][/ur...