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Les Plaisirs de la chasse: L'Arrêt

Les Plaisirs de la chasse:  L'Arrêt, by Alade Joseph Lorentz, 1842
Les Plaisirs de la chasse:  L'Arrêt, by Alade Joseph Lorentz, 1842

Les Plaisirs de la chasse: L'Arrêt is a print by the Romanticist artist Alade Joseph Lorentz. It dates from 1842 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.

About this work

Overview

Les Plaisirs de la chasse: L'Arrêt is a print created by Alade Joseph Lorentz in 1842, currently held at The Cleveland Museum of Art.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a hunter standing in shallow marsh water, accompanied by his dog, suggesting a scene from a bird hunting excursion. The title 'Les Plaisirs de la chasse' translates to 'The Pleasures of Hunting', indicating the work's thematic focus.

Technique & Style

The work is characterized by a sketch-like quality, with the hunter and his dog surrounded by tall reeds in calm water, evoking a serene atmosphere.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Alade Joseph Lorentz

Artist

Alade Joseph Lorentz

Alade Joseph Lorentz (1813–1889) was a French artist, born in Paris.

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