Indian Folk Art Tiger Panel from Rajasthan

This large-scale painted tiger panel presents a contemporary interpretation of Rajasthani folk art. It features a stylised tiger set within a simplified, ochre-toned landscape. The flattened perspective, rhythmic striping, and sparse tree forms reference rural painting traditions from western India, where imagery was often graphic, symbolic, and decorative in intent rather than naturalistic. The tiger motif has become widely recognised in European interiors in the late 20th century, popularised through the work of designer Jaime Parlade.

Hand-painted by modern Indian artisans, the tiger is loosely references a Bengal tiger, depicted mid-stride, its exaggerated proportions and bold markings giving the composition a strong visual presence. The restrained palette and repeating landscape elements create a balanced, cohesive surface that reads clearly at scale. 

Framed in solid wood and supplied ready to hang, this panel is designed as a decorative wall piece with generous proportions and warm tonal range allowing it to sit comfortably within both contemporary and eclectic interiors, including living spaces, hallways, garden rooms, and hospitality environments.

• Origin: Rajasthan, India
• Date: Contemporary
• Materials: Painted wood panel with solid wood frame
• Features: Stylised tiger motif, Rajasthani folk art influence, natural pigments
• Condition: Good, with light craquelure and gentle variations consistent with hand-painted work
• Dimensions: W153 × D6 × H92 cm