A Tiger Resting – Howitt

A Tiger Resting – Samuel Howitt (1807) | Vintage Wildlife Wallpaper Published in 1807 as the frontispiece for Oriental Field Sports, A Tiger Resting by Samuel Howitt captures a moment of coiled stillness—muscle, instinct, and elegance bundled beneath a dappled canopy of jungle light. The tiger, regal and alert even in repose, turns the wilderness into a stage set for silent drama. A celebrated English illustrator and painter of wildlife and sporting scenes, Howitt combined firsthand observation with a flair for narrative, bringing exotic landscapes vividly to life for European audiences. This piece lends interiors a sense of untamed majesty, making it perfect for statement walls, adventurous lounges, or any space that seeks the quiet thrill of the wild. This wallpaper is adapted from the original illustration by Samuel Howitt, now in the public domain. It has been respectfully upscaled and adapted for large-scale wall display under a public domain license.