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Polowanie na tygrysa (Hunting the Tiger) – 1773 Graphic Artwork at Royal Łazienki Museum

Discover this significant 18th-century graphic artwork by Flipart after Boucher, featuring aquatint and drypoint.

Delve into 'Polowanie na tygrysa' (Hunting the Tiger), a detailed 1773 graphic artwork. Created by Jean-Jacques Flipart, based on a painting by François Boucher, it masterfully combines aquatint, copperplate engraving, and drypoint. This historic piece depicting a vibrant hunt scene is a highlight of the Royal Łazienki Museum collection in Warsaw.

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Exhibition summary

This entry details 'Polowanie na tygrysa' (Hunting the Tiger), a 1773 graphic artwork created using aquatint, copperplate engraving, and drypoint techniques. The piece, based on a painting by François Boucher and engraved by Jean-Jacques Flipart, depicts a hunt scene and is housed in the Royal Łazienki Museum collection.

Curatorial context

The artwork titled 'Polowanie na tygrysa' (Hunting the Tiger) is a significant graphic piece dated to 1773. It was created using a combination of techniques including aquatint, copperplate engraving, and drypoint on paper, with dimensions of 58.0 x 44.0 cm. The artwork is attributed to the engraver Jean-Jacques Flipart, based on a painting by the renowned artist François Boucher. The piece is part of the collection at the Royal Łazienki Museum in Warsaw. The detailed inscriptions on the artwork indicate its origin in Paris, France, and mention its dedication to Monsieur le Marquis de Marigny, who held significant positions related to the King's buildings, arts, and academies. The original painting is noted as being in the King's collection.

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Information regarding ticketing or admission for viewing this artwork within the Royal Łazienki Museum is not provided on this page. Visitors should refer to the museum's general admission policies for details on accessing the collection.

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Created by Jean-Jacques Flipart (engraver) after François Boucher (painter).
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