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Les Plaisirs de la chasse:  Maladresse, by Alade Joseph Lorentz, 1842

Les Plaisirs de la chasse: Maladresse

Alade Joseph Lorentz

1842

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Les Plaisirs de la chasse: Maladresse is a 1842 by Alade Joseph Lorentz, a Romanticism work, depicting Hunting, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.

Who painted this?
Alade Joseph Lorentz
When & what style?
1842 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?
Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

You see a hunting scene with people on horses. The painting shows a moment of chaos, with horses and dogs running wildly. It's interesting because the artist, Alade Joseph Lorentz, was active in the 19th century and his work gives us a glimpse into life in France at that time. Check out the technique of chiaroscuro to learn more about how artists like Lorentz used light and dark to create depth in their work.

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