The tiger in this painting emits a sense of friendliness and humor rather than the characteristic fierceness of a wild beast. The facial expression of the tiger, wide-eyed, with its head lowered below the shoulders, the fur drawn with fine brushstrokes, and the curved stripes, even create a sense of mildness. This free style of expression, showing little concern for body structure or three-dimensional depiction, is a distinctive characteristic of folk painting.