The Beauty and the Beast

Art by Howard Robinson
Jumbo | 1500 pieces | 1984
A side-profile illustration of a tiger and a woman with a tiger lily and butterfly.

This illustration features a striking juxtaposition between the profile of a powerful tiger and the gentle face of a young woman. The tiger, positioned on the left, occupies the majority of the frame, its fur rendered in detailed shades of orange, black, and white. The woman is positioned to the right, her face turned in the same direction as the tiger. She has a serene, thoughtful expression with delicate features and dark hair pulled back.

Beneath the tiger's chin and the woman's shoulder rests a vibrant orange tiger lily with detailed stamens. In the upper right corner, thin stalks of bamboo rise vertically, providing a natural frame. Perched upon one of the stalks is a decorative butterfly with intricate black, white, and red wing patterns. The composition is artistic and symbolic, emphasizing harmony between human beauty and wild nature.

The colour palette is warm, relying on the deep oranges of the tiger and flower, contrasted against the cool green tones of the bamboo. The lighting is soft and diffused, creating a dreamlike, polished appearance typical of digital art or airbrush painting. The background is a hazy, out-of-focus blend of muted greens and earth tones, which keeps the focus firmly on the central subjects.

Close-up portrait of a woman next to a tiger in a tropical jungle setting.

This illustration depicts a close-up, serene portrait of a woman positioned beside a large, regal tiger. The tiger's head occupies the left side of the frame, showing intricate black stripes against golden fur, with its intense gaze directed toward the right. The woman is shown in profile, her dark hair pulled back, looking forward with a gentle, thoughtful expression. She is partially obscured by tall stalks of bamboo on the right side of the image.

A vibrant, spotted butterfly with red, black, and white markings clings to the bamboo stalks near the top right corner. In the foreground, a single, bright orange tiger lily with dark specks adds a splash of vivid colour, balancing the composition. The setting suggests a lush, humid jungle environment.

The colour palette is dominated by warm, earthy tones of gold, orange, and deep brown, evocative of golden hour lighting. The light appears soft and diffused, creating a dreamlike, mystical atmosphere that blends the human and animal subjects harmoniously. The style is realistic with smooth blending, highlighting the fine texture of the tiger's fur, the delicacy of the lily petals, and the soft features of the woman's face.

A side-profile illustration of a tiger and a woman with a tiger lily and butterfly.
Close-up portrait of a woman next to a tiger in a tropical jungle setting.
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Manufacturer ID: 1702 | Barcode: 8110126017029
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I bought this puzzle used, and I completed it 15 years later - no complaint possible :). As usual with Jumbo, some pieces used to fit in different places. But I was quite fast because I was cheating: Some pieces were still together.
On Facebook the artist himself (!) wrote a comment: "Hi Leonisha. It was so nice seeing this, it was the first painting I ever had used on a puzzle many years ago. There have been hundreds since but this image still holds a special place in my heart."
by Leonisha 2024-10-04
Submitted 2026-06-13
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