Tiger Lying at the Entrance of its Lair
| Title | Tiger Lying at the Entrance of its Lair |
|---|---|
| Artist | Eugène Delacroix |
| Date | ca. 1828–30 19th century |
| Medium | Etching, drypoint, roulette; between fourth, fifth and sixth states |
| Classification | Prints |
| Holding institution | The Metropolitan Museum of Art |
| Credit line | Harris Brisbane Dick Fund, 1927 |
| Rights | Public domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose. |
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“Tiger Lying at the Entrance of its Lair” is a work by Eugène Delacroix, dated ca. 1828–30. It is executed in etching, drypoint, roulette; between fourth, fifth and sixth states and classified as prints. This work is in the public domain (CC0), so the image may be downloaded and reused for any purpose without permission (see the licence note below).
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Rights: Public Domain — released under Creative Commons Zero (CC0) via The Met Open Access.
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