Solti employs a sketch-like technique that emphasizes the raw texture of the tiger’s fur through delicate watercolor washes and precise line work. The choice of a black and white palette strips the subject of its natural camouflage, focusing instead on the structural anatomy and the piercing, human-like expression in its eyes. This approach creates a grounded, intimate portrait that feels both studied and spontaneous.

The inclusion of a human-made accessory introduces a layer of humor that softens the tiger’s ferocity, turning the beast into a hybrid creature of dramatic theatricality. By merging realistic animal features with a touch of the absurd, the work explores the multifaceted nature of identity and the way we project our own social structures onto the natural world. It is a thoughtful composition that finds beauty in the unexpected convergence of the wild and the whimsical.