Framed watercolor or mixed-media painting titled 'Back Off!' depicting a tiger portrait by Pat Puttergill

This artwork appears to be a miniature painting created by South African artist Pat Puttergill, depicting a tiger in the Kruger National Park region. The piece demonstrates the tradition of wildlife art that has flourished in South Africa, where artists capture the majesty of African wildlife through detailed portraiture. Miniature paintings require exceptional skill and precision, as artists work on a small scale to create highly detailed compositions. Wildlife art, particularly depictions of big cats like tigers and lions, appeals strongly to nature enthusiasts, wildlife conservationists, and collectors of African art. Such pieces are valued for their artistic merit, the technical skill required to create them, and their ability to capture the power and beauty of endangered species. The Royal Miniature Society connection adds prestige to works in this genre, making them particularly attractive to collectors of fine miniature art and wildlife portraiture.