Július Éder, Female nude with tiger, 1923 by Atelier Liesjes

About "Július Éder, Female nude with tiger, 1923"

by Atelier Liesjes

About the artwork

The painting "Ženský akt s tigrom" (Woman with a tiger) by Július Éder, created in 1923, shows a woman sitting next to a tiger. The woman is dressed in a draped robe, which evokes a certain elegance and mystery and covers only one of her breasts, making her depicted partly topless, nude. The background is abstract and consists of a mix of colours and patterns suggesting an exotic atmosphere. The tiger is detailed with curly hair and a strong, majestic pose.

Éder uses vibrant colours and detailed brushstrokes to create the texture of the tiger's hair and fur. The composition exudes a sense of tension and fascination, which makes the work special.

Július Éder (also known as Gyula Éder) was born on 25 December 1875 in Košice, Slovakia, and died on 30 September 1945 in Pešť, Slovakia. He was a versatile artist known as a painter, caricaturist and illustrator1. Éder studied at the Academy of Fine Arts in Munich, Bavaria. He won the Marcell Nemes Prize in 1911 for his contributions to art.

As for his painting style, Július Éder was best known for his figurative and realistic works. His paintings and illustrations often depict human figures and portraits with a strong emphasis on detail and natural beauty1. His work is characterised by its precision and vivid depiction of light and colour. Éder's style combines elements of realism with a certain romantic and dramatic touch, which makes his works unique.