Hunting Is Open
1871
Imagine going hunting, but the 'game' is actually a war zone. In this biting 1871 satire, two hunters lean against a ruined wall marked 'La Chasse est Ouverte' (The Hunt is Open), completely ignoring the chaotic battle raging just behind them. Edmond Morin created this during the Franco-Prussian War to grimly compare the slaughter of soldiers to sport hunting. With dead birds littering the foreground and soldiers clashing in the distance, it’s a dark reminder that in war, everyone is a target.
- Technique
- Wood engraving
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