Tiger & Crocodile 1799

Editor: This is "Tiger & Crocodile" by Charles Turner. It's a pretty large print. I'm struck by the tension between the two animals. What do you make of it? Curator: It’s a fascinating glimpse into the 19th-century fascination with the exotic. Prints like these circulated widely, shaping public perceptions of distant lands and their creatures. Consider the context: how did British imperialism and colonial encounters influence the demand for and interpretation of such images? Editor: So, it's not just about the animals themselves, but about the culture that consumed these images. Curator: Exactly! The print becomes a symbol of power, knowledge, and the British Empire's reach. It really makes you consider the role of art in constructing narratives about the "Other".