Bring the sinuous arabesques, vibrant golden warmth, and avant-garde Art Nouveau elegance of late 19th-century French printmaking into your living space with this exceptional fine art poster. Created in 1893 by French master Paul Ranson for the celebrated print portfolio L’Estampe originale, this iconic lithograph—titled Tigre dans les jungles (Tiger in the Jungle)—depicts a stylized tiger coiling dynamically through a decorative landscape of stylized trees and blooming irises.

Rendered in bold black linework against an intense mustard-yellow printed ground, the tiger’s flattened silhouette and curving tail reflect the Japanese woodblock influence (Japonisme) that swept Paris in the 1890s. Meticulously restored to preserve its organic graphic textures and original plate signature reading “P. Ranson”, this print provides a striking, modern focal point for contemporary interiors.

The History: Paul-Élie Ranson (1864–1909) was a founding member of Les Nabis (“The Prophets”), a vanguard group of French Post-Impressionist artists that included Paul Sérusier, Pierre Bonnard, Édouard Vuillard, and Maurice Denis. Embracing Japanese ukiyo-e prints and Art Nouveau decorative arts, the Nabis rejected traditional Renaissance perspective in favor of flat color fields, expressive outlines, and organic patternmaking. In 1893, publisher André Marty selected Ranson’s Tigre dans les jungles for the debut album of L’Estampe originale—a landmark collection of original lithographs sold to contemporary print collectors. Today, original impressions of Ranson’s tiger are held in premier museum archives worldwide, including the Van Gogh Museum, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, MoMA, and the Cleveland Museum of Art.

The Aesthetic: A masterclass in surface decoration, organic rhythm, and Japonist flat color theory, this composition relies on sweeping curves and graphic outlines rather than realistic depth. Ranson contrasts the dense, flame-like black tiger stripes with the delicate contours of wild irises, twisting tree limbs, and dotted ground textures. The vibrant yellow backdrop—inspired by the yellow papers favored by Paul Gauguin—frames the tiger’s arching body in high-contrast harmony. Set within an off-white paper margin, this high-impact print introduces an air of French fin-de-siècle bohemian charm, Art Nouveau sophistication, and biophilic energy to any room.

It is an ideal statement piece for:

Art Nouveau lovers, Les Nabis movement scholars, tiger art enthusiasts, French print collectors, and admirers of 19th-century Japonisme.
Living rooms, sunlit home offices, private libraries, bedrooms, entryways, or as an inspiring anchor on a modern gallery wall.
Art Nouveau, Japandi, mid-century modern, bohemian, eclectic, or transitional interior design styles that embrace bold graphic patterns and historic fine art.

Product Details

Artist: Paul Ranson (French, 1864–1909)
Publisher / Portfolio: André Marty / L’Estampe originale (Album I, No. 62)
Title: Tigre dans les jungles (Tiger in the Jungle)
Subject: French Art Nouveau Lithograph, Les Nabis Stylized Tiger & Botanical Pattern
Original Year: 1893
Style: Art Nouveau / Les Nabis / Symbolist Fine Art

Museum-Quality Vintage Prints

Our vintage posters are made to order using premium Giclée printing techniques. Every piece is printed on thick, heavyweight fine art paper (200gsm) with a smooth, completely matte finish.

We specifically source an acid-free, natural-toned paper that perfectly recreates the warmth and authentic character of original mid-century lithographs. Unlike standard glossy posters, our premium matte finish ensures there is zero glare when your artwork is framed behind glass, resulting in a rich, museum-quality display. Combined with long-lasting, UV-resistant pigment inks, your print is designed to remain vibrant for generations.