Description & Technical information
The tiger’s tail motif was a recurring one throughout Davie’s work throughout the 1960’s. It reflects a lighter and more optimistic mood than the more sombre paintings of the previous decade.
Date: 1960
Period: 20th century
Origin: England
Medium: Oil on canvas
Signature: Signed, dated 1960 and inscribed verso.
Dimensions: 71 x 107 cm (28 x 42¹/₈ inches)
Categories: Paintings, Drawings & Prints
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